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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.54, 6,041.55 and 2,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.54, 6,041.55 and 2,838.30 is: 4,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.54 : 6,041.55 = 2,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.54/6,041.55 = 2,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.54x = 6,041.55 × 2,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.54x = 17,147,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147,731.37/4,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.97

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