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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.50, 6,055.80 and 2,187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.50, 6,055.80 and 2,187.90 is: 3,283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.50 : 6,055.80 = 2,187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.50/6,055.80 = 2,187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.50x = 6,055.80 × 2,187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.50x = 13,249,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,484.82/4,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.23

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