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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.50, 6,029.70 and 2,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.50, 6,029.70 and 2,459.20 is: 3,686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.50 : 6,029.70 = 2,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.50/6,029.70 = 2,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.50x = 6,029.70 × 2,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.50x = 14,828,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,238.24/4,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.32

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