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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.63, 6,031.84 and 2,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.63, 6,031.84 and 2,465.74 is: 3,702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.63 : 6,031.84 = 2,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.63/6,031.84 = 2,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.63x = 6,031.84 × 2,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.63x = 14,872,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872,949.16/4,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.84

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