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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.85, 6,019.40 and 2,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.85, 6,019.40 and 2,038.72 is: 3,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.85 : 6,019.40 = 2,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.85/6,019.40 = 2,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.85x = 6,019.40 × 2,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.85x = 12,271,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,271,871.17/4,013.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.38

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