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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.87, 6,014.93 and 2,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.87, 6,014.93 and 2,771.30 is: 4,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.87 : 6,014.93 = 2,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.87/6,014.93 = 2,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.87x = 6,014.93 × 2,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.87x = 16,669,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669,187.97/4,016.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.79

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