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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.88, 6,024.36 and 2,164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.88, 6,024.36 and 2,164.49 is: 3,247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.88 : 6,024.36 = 2,164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.88/6,024.36 = 2,164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.88x = 6,024.36 × 2,164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.88x = 13,039,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039,666.98/4,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.03

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