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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.28, 6,017.82 and 2,549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.28, 6,017.82 and 2,549.32 is: 3,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.28 : 6,017.82 = 2,549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.28/6,017.82 = 2,549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.28x = 6,017.82 × 2,549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.28x = 15,341,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341,348.88/4,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.69

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