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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.71, 6,056.13 and 2,161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.71, 6,056.13 and 2,161.41 is: 3,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.71 : 6,056.13 = 2,161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.71/6,056.13 = 2,161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.71x = 6,056.13 × 2,161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.71x = 13,089,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089,779.94/4,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.28

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