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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.75, 6,049.32 and 2,276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.75, 6,049.32 and 2,276.99 is: 3,416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.75 : 6,049.32 = 2,276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.75/6,049.32 = 2,276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.75x = 6,049.32 × 2,276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.75x = 13,774,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774,210.90/4,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.44

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