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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.42, 6,011.31 and 2,619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.42, 6,011.31 and 2,619.38 is: 3,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.42 : 6,011.31 = 2,619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.42/6,011.31 = 2,619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.42x = 6,011.31 × 2,619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.42x = 15,745,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745,905.19/4,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.25

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