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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.26, 6,045.40 and 2,182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.26, 6,045.40 and 2,182.22 is: 3,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.26 : 6,045.40 = 2,182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.26/6,045.40 = 2,182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.26x = 6,045.40 × 2,182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.26x = 13,192,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192,392.79/4,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.34

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