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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.55, 6,028.97 and 2,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.55, 6,028.97 and 2,457.63 is: 3,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.55 : 6,028.97 = 2,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.55/6,028.97 = 2,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.55x = 6,028.97 × 2,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.55x = 14,816,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,816,965.25/4,022.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.48

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