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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.53, 6,038.67 and 2,176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.53, 6,038.67 and 2,176.66 is: 3,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.53 : 6,038.67 = 2,176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.53/6,038.67 = 2,176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.53x = 6,038.67 × 2,176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.53x = 13,144,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,131.44/4,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.95

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