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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.51, 6,019.56 and 2,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.51, 6,019.56 and 2,842.92 is: 4,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.51 : 6,019.56 = 2,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.51/6,019.56 = 2,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.51x = 6,019.56 × 2,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.51x = 17,113,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,083.20/4,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.94

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