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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.26, 6,051.40 and 2,186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.26, 6,051.40 and 2,186.22 is: 3,279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.26 : 6,051.40 = 2,186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.26/6,051.40 = 2,186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.26x = 6,051.40 × 2,186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.26x = 13,229,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229,691.71/4,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.34

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