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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.26, 6,052.90 and 2,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.26, 6,052.90 and 2,187.22 is: 3,280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.26 : 6,052.90 = 2,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.26/6,052.90 = 2,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.26x = 6,052.90 × 2,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.26x = 13,239,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239,023.94/4,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.84

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