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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.08, 6,023.04 and 2,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.08, 6,023.04 and 2,478.08 is: 3,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.08 : 6,023.04 = 2,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.08/6,023.04 = 2,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.08x = 6,023.04 × 2,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.08x = 14,925,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925,574.96/4,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.31

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