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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.34, 6,005.24 and 2,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.34, 6,005.24 and 2,151.30 is: 3,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.34 : 6,005.24 = 2,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.34/6,005.24 = 2,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.34x = 6,005.24 × 2,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.34x = 12,919,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,919,072.81/4,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.88

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