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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.27, 6,370.69 and 2,024.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.27, 6,370.69 and 2,024.48 is: 3,036.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.27 : 6,370.69 = 2,024.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.27/6,370.69 = 2,024.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.27x = 6,370.69 × 2,024.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.27x = 12,897,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,334.49/4,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.62

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