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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.75, 6,048.24 and 2,157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.75, 6,048.24 and 2,157.79 is: 3,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.75 : 6,048.24 = 2,157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.75/6,048.24 = 2,157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.75x = 6,048.24 × 2,157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.75x = 13,050,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,050,831.79/4,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.81

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