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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.37, 6,041.52 and 2,183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.37, 6,041.52 and 2,183.49 is: 3,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.37 : 6,041.52 = 2,183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.37/6,041.52 = 2,183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.37x = 6,041.52 × 2,183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.37x = 13,191,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191,598.50/4,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.24

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