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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.69, 6,059.79 and 2,191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.69, 6,059.79 and 2,191.11 is: 3,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.69 : 6,059.79 = 2,191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.69/6,059.79 = 2,191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.69x = 6,059.79 × 2,191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.69x = 13,277,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,277,666.47/4,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.62

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