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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.01, 6,360.82 and 2,027.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.01, 6,360.82 and 2,027.41 is: 3,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.01 : 6,360.82 = 2,027.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.01/6,360.82 = 2,027.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.01x = 6,360.82 × 2,027.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.01x = 12,895,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,895,976.71/4,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.48

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