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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.35, 6,017.15 and 2,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.35, 6,017.15 and 2,037.22 is: 3,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.35 : 6,017.15 = 2,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.35/6,017.15 = 2,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.35x = 6,017.15 × 2,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.35x = 12,258,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,258.32/4,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.13

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