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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.94, 6,017.36 and 2,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.94, 6,017.36 and 2,166.44 is: 3,242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.94 : 6,017.36 = 2,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.94/6,017.36 = 2,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.94x = 6,017.36 × 2,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.94x = 13,036,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036,208.48/4,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.89

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