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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.44, 6,047.40 and 2,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.44, 6,047.40 and 2,182.88 is: 3,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.44 : 6,047.40 = 2,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.44/6,047.40 = 2,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.44x = 6,047.40 × 2,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.44x = 13,200,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200,748.51/4,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.26

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