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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.89, 6,057.74 and 2,187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.89, 6,057.74 and 2,187.99 is: 3,283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.89 : 6,057.74 = 2,187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.89/6,057.74 = 2,187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.89x = 6,057.74 × 2,187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.89x = 13,254,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,254,263.60/4,036.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.29

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