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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.88, 6,051.77 and 2,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.88, 6,051.77 and 2,189.40 is: 3,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.88 : 6,051.77 = 2,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.88/6,051.77 = 2,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.88x = 6,051.77 × 2,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.88x = 13,249,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,745.24/4,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.30

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