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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.25, 6,044.70 and 2,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.25, 6,044.70 and 2,179.76 is: 3,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.25 : 6,044.70 = 2,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.25/6,044.70 = 2,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.25x = 6,044.70 × 2,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.25x = 13,176,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,176,010.38/4,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.85

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