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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.64, 6,060.35 and 2,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.64, 6,060.35 and 2,189.71 is: 3,285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.64 : 6,060.35 = 2,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.64/6,060.35 = 2,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.64x = 6,060.35 × 2,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.64x = 13,270,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270,409.00/4,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.86

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