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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.43, 6,016.66 and 2,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.43, 6,016.66 and 2,473.19 is: 3,705.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.43 : 6,016.66 = 2,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.43/6,016.66 = 2,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.43x = 6,016.66 × 2,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.43x = 14,880,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880,343.35/4,015.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.79

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