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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.95, 6,017.45 and 2,062.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.95, 6,017.45 and 2,062.23 is: 3,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.95 : 6,017.45 = 2,062.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.95/6,017.45 = 2,062.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.95x = 6,017.45 × 2,062.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.95x = 12,409,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,409,355.60/4,015.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.02

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