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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.82, 6,047.96 and 2,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.82, 6,047.96 and 2,183.25 is: 3,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.82 : 6,047.96 = 2,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.82/6,047.96 = 2,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.82x = 6,047.96 × 2,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.82x = 13,204,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204,197.75/4,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.81

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