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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.57, 6,044.58 and 2,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.57, 6,044.58 and 2,181 is: 3,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.57 : 6,044.58 = 2,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.57/6,044.58 = 2,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.57x = 6,044.58 × 2,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.57x = 13,183,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183,228.98/4,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.44

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