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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.70, 6,043.77 and 2,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.70, 6,043.77 and 2,181.17 is: 3,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.70 : 6,043.77 = 2,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.70/6,043.77 = 2,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.70x = 6,043.77 × 2,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.70x = 13,182,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,459.59/4,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.65

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