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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.16, 6,002.88 and 2,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.16, 6,002.88 and 2,154.24 is: 3,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.16 : 6,002.88 = 2,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.16/6,002.88 = 2,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.16x = 6,002.88 × 2,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.16x = 12,931,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,931,644.21/4,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.55

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