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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.91, 6,039.99 and 2,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.91, 6,039.99 and 2,271.56 is: 3,402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.91 : 6,039.99 = 2,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.91/6,039.99 = 2,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.91x = 6,039.99 × 2,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.91x = 13,720,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720,169.48/4,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.90

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