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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.95, 6,047.32 and 2,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.95, 6,047.32 and 2,181.02 is: 3,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.95 : 6,047.32 = 2,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.95/6,047.32 = 2,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.95x = 6,047.32 × 2,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.95x = 13,189,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,335.53/4,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.83

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