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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.70, 6,046.76 and 2,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.70, 6,046.76 and 2,183.16 is: 3,268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.70 : 6,046.76 = 2,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.70/6,046.76 = 2,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.70x = 6,046.76 × 2,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.70x = 13,201,044.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201,044.56/4,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.64

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