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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.38, 6,032.32 and 2,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.38, 6,032.32 and 2,848.28 is: 4,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.38 : 6,032.32 = 2,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.38/6,032.32 = 2,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.38x = 6,032.32 × 2,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.38x = 17,181,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,736.41/4,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.98

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