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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.30, 6,061.37 and 2,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.30, 6,061.37 and 2,195.82 is: 3,286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.30 : 6,061.37 = 2,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.30/6,061.37 = 2,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.30x = 6,061.37 × 2,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.30x = 13,309,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,309,666.49/4,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.91

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