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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.77, 6,004.18 and 2,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.77, 6,004.18 and 2,538.84 is: 3,808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.77 : 6,004.18 = 2,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.77/6,004.18 = 2,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.77x = 6,004.18 × 2,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.77x = 15,243,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,663.76/4,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.28

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