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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.70, 6,002.55 and 2,547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.70, 6,002.55 and 2,547.30 is: 3,820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.70 : 6,002.55 = 2,547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.70/6,002.55 = 2,547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.70x = 6,002.55 × 2,547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.70x = 15,290,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,295.62/4,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.95

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