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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.88, 6,050.27 and 2,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.88, 6,050.27 and 2,188.40 is: 3,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.88 : 6,050.27 = 2,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.88/6,050.27 = 2,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.88x = 6,050.27 × 2,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.88x = 13,240,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,386.09/4,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.80

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