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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.38, 6,030.82 and 2,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.38, 6,030.82 and 2,847.28 is: 4,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.38 : 6,030.82 = 2,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.38/6,030.82 = 2,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.38x = 6,030.82 × 2,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.38x = 17,171,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,433.17/4,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.48

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