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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.23, 6,049.79 and 2,188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.23, 6,049.79 and 2,188.22 is: 3,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.23 : 6,049.79 = 2,188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.23/6,049.79 = 2,188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.23x = 6,049.79 × 2,188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.23x = 13,238,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238,238.49/4,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.85

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