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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.40, 6,016.19 and 2,548.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.40, 6,016.19 and 2,548.27 is: 3,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.40 : 6,016.19 = 2,548.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.40/6,016.19 = 2,548.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.40x = 6,016.19 × 2,548.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.40x = 15,330,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,876.49/4,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.07

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