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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.89, 6,026.43 and 2,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.89, 6,026.43 and 2,168.28 is: 3,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.89 : 6,026.43 = 2,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.89/6,026.43 = 2,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.89x = 6,026.43 × 2,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.89x = 13,066,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066,987.64/4,015.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.82

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