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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.64, 6,055.85 and 2,186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.64, 6,055.85 and 2,186.71 is: 3,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.64 : 6,055.85 = 2,186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.64/6,055.85 = 2,186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.64x = 6,055.85 × 2,186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.64x = 13,242,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242,387.75/4,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.36

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