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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.63, 6,038.68 and 2,177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.63, 6,038.68 and 2,177.05 is: 3,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.63 : 6,038.68 = 2,177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.63/6,038.68 = 2,177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.63x = 6,038.68 × 2,177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.63x = 13,146,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146,467.22/4,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.50

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