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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041, 6,054.48 and 2,193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041, 6,054.48 and 2,193.40 is: 3,286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041 : 6,054.48 = 2,193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041/6,054.48 = 2,193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041x = 6,054.48 × 2,193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041x = 13,279,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279,896.43/4,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.29

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