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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.78, 6,013.03 and 1,815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.78, 6,013.03 and 1,815.97 is: 2,723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.78 : 6,013.03 = 1,815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.78/6,013.03 = 1,815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.78x = 6,013.03 × 1,815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.78x = 10,919,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,919,477.55/4,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.89

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