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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.71, 6,048.63 and 2,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.71, 6,048.63 and 2,183.10 is: 3,276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.71 : 6,048.63 = 2,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.71/6,048.63 = 2,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.71x = 6,048.63 × 2,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.71x = 13,204,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204,764.15/4,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.04

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