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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.91, 6,026.69 and 2,534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.91, 6,026.69 and 2,534.42 is: 3,802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.91 : 6,026.69 = 2,534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.91/6,026.69 = 2,534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.91x = 6,026.69 × 2,534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.91x = 15,274,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274,120.86/4,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.46

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