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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.96, 6,022.24 and 2,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.96, 6,022.24 and 2,039.98 is: 3,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.96 : 6,022.24 = 2,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.96/6,022.24 = 2,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.96x = 6,022.24 × 2,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.96x = 12,285,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285,249.16/4,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.87

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