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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.33, 6,028.29 and 2,631.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.33, 6,028.29 and 2,631.33 is: 3,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.33 : 6,028.29 = 2,631.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.33/6,028.29 = 2,631.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.33x = 6,028.29 × 2,631.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.33x = 15,862,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862,420.33/4,017.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.50

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