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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.94, 6,051.15 and 2,185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.94, 6,051.15 and 2,185.38 is: 3,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.94 : 6,051.15 = 2,185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.94/6,051.15 = 2,185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.94x = 6,051.15 × 2,185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.94x = 13,224,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,062.19/4,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.01

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