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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.82, 6,050.96 and 2,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.82, 6,050.96 and 2,185.25 is: 3,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.82 : 6,050.96 = 2,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.82/6,050.96 = 2,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.82x = 6,050.96 × 2,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.82x = 13,222,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,860.34/4,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.81

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