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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.87, 6,016.88 and 2,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.87, 6,016.88 and 2,159.48 is: 3,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.87 : 6,016.88 = 2,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.87/6,016.88 = 2,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.87x = 6,016.88 × 2,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.87x = 12,993,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,993,291.14/4,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.52

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