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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.74, 6,027.89 and 2,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.74, 6,027.89 and 2,905.07 is: 4,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.74 : 6,027.89 = 2,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.74/6,027.89 = 2,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.74x = 6,027.89 × 2,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.74x = 17,511,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511,397.74/4,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.52

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