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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.75, 6,021.10 and 2,162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.75, 6,021.10 and 2,162.27 is: 3,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.75 : 6,021.10 = 2,162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.75/6,021.10 = 2,162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.75x = 6,021.10 × 2,162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.75x = 13,019,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,019,243.90/4,015.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.05

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