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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.98, 6,045.50 and 2,187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.98, 6,045.50 and 2,187.38 is: 3,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.98 : 6,045.50 = 2,187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.98/6,045.50 = 2,187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.98x = 6,045.50 × 2,187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.98x = 13,223,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,800.14/4,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.29

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