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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.28, 6,016.32 and 2,548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.28, 6,016.32 and 2,548.32 is: 3,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.28 : 6,016.32 = 2,548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.28/6,016.32 = 2,548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.28x = 6,016.32 × 2,548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.28x = 15,331,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331,508.58/4,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.19

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