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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.41, 6,071.42 and 2,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.41, 6,071.42 and 2,197.60 is: 3,294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.41 : 6,071.42 = 2,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.41/6,071.42 = 2,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.41x = 6,071.42 × 2,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.41x = 13,342,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342,542.91/4,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.13

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