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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.54, 6,015.60 and 2,696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.54, 6,015.60 and 2,696.94 is: 4,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.54 : 6,015.60 = 2,696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.54/6,015.60 = 2,696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.54x = 6,015.60 × 2,696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.54x = 16,223,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,223,712.26/4,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.24

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