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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.60, 6,049.96 and 2,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.60, 6,049.96 and 2,185.24 is: 3,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.60 : 6,049.96 = 2,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.60/6,049.96 = 2,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.60x = 6,049.96 × 2,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.60x = 13,220,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,220,614.59/4,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.81

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