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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.94, 6,052.65 and 2,186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.94, 6,052.65 and 2,186.38 is: 3,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.94 : 6,052.65 = 2,186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.94/6,052.65 = 2,186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.94x = 6,052.65 × 2,186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.94x = 13,233,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,233,392.91/4,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.51

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