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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.64, 6,049.85 and 2,182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.64, 6,049.85 and 2,182.71 is: 3,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.64 : 6,049.85 = 2,182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.64/6,049.85 = 2,182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.64x = 6,049.85 × 2,182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.64x = 13,205,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205,057.18/4,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.36

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