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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.81, 6,015.43 and 2,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.81, 6,015.43 and 2,034.82 is: 3,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.81 : 6,015.43 = 2,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.81/6,015.43 = 2,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.81x = 6,015.43 × 2,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.81x = 12,240,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,327.34/4,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.12

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