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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.89, 6,044.22 and 2,178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.89, 6,044.22 and 2,178.96 is: 3,269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.89 : 6,044.22 = 2,178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.89/6,044.22 = 2,178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.89x = 6,044.22 × 2,178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.89x = 13,170,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,170,107.94/4,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.73

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