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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.19, 6,045.60 and 2,178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.19, 6,045.60 and 2,178.14 is: 3,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.19 : 6,045.60 = 2,178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.19/6,045.60 = 2,178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.19x = 6,045.60 × 2,178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.19x = 13,168,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168,165.94/4,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.19

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