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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.88, 6,047.22 and 2,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.88, 6,047.22 and 2,180.96 is: 3,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.88 : 6,047.22 = 2,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.88/6,047.22 = 2,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.88x = 6,047.22 × 2,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.88x = 13,188,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188,744.93/4,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.74

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