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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.84, 6,021.70 and 2,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.84, 6,021.70 and 2,556.60 is: 3,838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.84 : 6,021.70 = 2,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.84/6,021.70 = 2,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.84x = 6,021.70 × 2,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.84x = 15,395,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395,078.22/4,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.37

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