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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.53, 6,051.26 and 2,189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.53, 6,051.26 and 2,189.05 is: 3,276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.53 : 6,051.26 = 2,189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.53/6,051.26 = 2,189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.53x = 6,051.26 × 2,189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.53x = 13,246,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246,505.75/4,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.78

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