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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.86, 6,008.49 and 2,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.86, 6,008.49 and 2,533.40 is: 3,791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.86 : 6,008.49 = 2,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.86/6,008.49 = 2,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.86x = 6,008.49 × 2,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.86x = 15,221,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221,878.52/4,014.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.39

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