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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.60, 6,051.46 and 2,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.60, 6,051.46 and 2,186.24 is: 3,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.60 : 6,051.46 = 2,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.60/6,051.46 = 2,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.60x = 6,051.46 × 2,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.60x = 13,229,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229,943.91/4,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.31

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