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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.71, 6,050.13 and 2,184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.71, 6,050.13 and 2,184.10 is: 3,277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.71 : 6,050.13 = 2,184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.71/6,050.13 = 2,184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.71x = 6,050.13 × 2,184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.71x = 13,214,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214,088.93/4,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.54

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