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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.07, 6,016.41 and 2,451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.07, 6,016.41 and 2,451.42 is: 3,672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.07 : 6,016.41 = 2,451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.07/6,016.41 = 2,451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.07x = 6,016.41 × 2,451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.07x = 14,748,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748,747.80/4,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.43

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