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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.15, 6,042.85 and 2,179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.15, 6,042.85 and 2,179.53 is: 3,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.15 : 6,042.85 = 2,179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.15/6,042.85 = 2,179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.15x = 6,042.85 × 2,179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.15x = 13,170,567.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,170,567.41/4,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.63

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