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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.63, 6,030.34 and 2,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.63, 6,030.34 and 2,464.74 is: 3,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.63 : 6,030.34 = 2,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.63/6,030.34 = 2,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.63x = 6,030.34 × 2,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.63x = 14,863,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863,207.89/4,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.34

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