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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.14, 6,040.07 and 2,618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.14, 6,040.07 and 2,618.95 is: 3,932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.14 : 6,040.07 = 2,618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.14/6,040.07 = 2,618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.14x = 6,040.07 × 2,618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.14x = 15,818,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818,641.33/4,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.89

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