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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.75, 6,019.60 and 2,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.75, 6,019.60 and 2,161.27 is: 3,240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.75 : 6,019.60 = 2,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.75/6,019.60 = 2,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.75x = 6,019.60 × 2,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.75x = 13,009,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009,980.89/4,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.55

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