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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.63, 6,037.97 and 2,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.63, 6,037.97 and 2,176.02 is: 3,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.63 : 6,037.97 = 2,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.63/6,037.97 = 2,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.63x = 6,037.97 × 2,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.63x = 13,138,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,138,732.60/4,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.39

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