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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.87, 6,030.78 and 2,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.87, 6,030.78 and 2,264.75 is: 3,396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.87 : 6,030.78 = 2,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.87/6,030.78 = 2,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.87x = 6,030.78 × 2,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.87x = 13,658,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658,178.85/4,020.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.82

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