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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.77, 6,022.16 and 2,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.77, 6,022.16 and 2,549.48 is: 3,824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.77 : 6,022.16 = 2,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.77/6,022.16 = 2,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.77x = 6,022.16 × 2,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.77x = 15,353,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,333.62/4,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.22

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