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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.40, 6,023.10 and 2,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.40, 6,023.10 and 2,637.50 is: 3,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.40 : 6,023.10 = 2,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.40/6,023.10 = 2,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.40x = 6,023.10 × 2,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.40x = 15,885,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,926.25/4,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.25

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