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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,269.84, 6,402.52 and 2,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,269.84, 6,402.52 and 2,016.01 is: 3,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,269.84 : 6,402.52 = 2,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,269.84/6,402.52 = 2,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,269.84x = 6,402.52 × 2,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,269.84x = 12,907,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907,544.35/4,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.96

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