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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.67, 6,030.40 and 2,464.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.67, 6,030.40 and 2,464.78 is: 3,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.67 : 6,030.40 = 2,464.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.67/6,030.40 = 2,464.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.67x = 6,030.40 × 2,464.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.67x = 14,863,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863,581.91/4,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.40

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