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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.88, 6,045.72 and 2,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.88, 6,045.72 and 2,179.96 is: 3,271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.88 : 6,045.72 = 2,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.88/6,045.72 = 2,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.88x = 6,045.72 × 2,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.88x = 13,179,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179,427.77/4,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.24

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