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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.88, 6,037.55 and 2,176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.88, 6,037.55 and 2,176.29 is: 3,265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.88 : 6,037.55 = 2,176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.88/6,037.55 = 2,176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.88x = 6,037.55 × 2,176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.88x = 13,139,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139,477.01/4,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.38

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