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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.16, 6,047.34 and 2,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.16, 6,047.34 and 2,182.53 is: 3,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.16 : 6,047.34 = 2,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.16/6,047.34 = 2,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.16x = 6,047.34 × 2,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.16x = 13,198,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198,500.97/4,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.12

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