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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.96, 6,041.40 and 2,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.96, 6,041.40 and 2,462.68 is: 3,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.96 : 6,041.40 = 2,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.96/6,041.40 = 2,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.96x = 6,041.40 × 2,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.96x = 14,878,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878,034.95/4,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.20

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