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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.57, 6,055.08 and 2,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.57, 6,055.08 and 2,188 is: 3,282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.57 : 6,055.08 = 2,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.57/6,055.08 = 2,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.57x = 6,055.08 × 2,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.57x = 13,248,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,248,515.04/4,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.94

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