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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.60 and 2,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.60 and 2,455.20 is: 3,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.40 : 6,015.60 = 2,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.40/6,015.60 = 2,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.40x = 6,015.60 × 2,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.40x = 14,769,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769,501.12/4,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.80

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