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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.03, 6,036.42 and 2,175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.03, 6,036.42 and 2,175.15 is: 3,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.03 : 6,036.42 = 2,175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.03/6,036.42 = 2,175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.03x = 6,036.42 × 2,175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.03x = 13,130,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,130,149.76/4,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.70

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