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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.44, 6,045.90 and 2,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.44, 6,045.90 and 2,181.88 is: 3,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.44 : 6,045.90 = 2,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.44/6,045.90 = 2,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.44x = 6,045.90 × 2,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.44x = 13,191,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191,387.15/4,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.75

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