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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.92, 6,020.72 and 2,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.92, 6,020.72 and 2,780 is: 4,167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.92 : 6,020.72 = 2,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.92/6,020.72 = 2,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.92x = 6,020.72 × 2,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.92x = 16,737,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737,601.60/4,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.81

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