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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.64, 6,043.20 and 2,855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.64, 6,043.20 and 2,855.56 is: 4,289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.64 : 6,043.20 = 2,855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.64/6,043.20 = 2,855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.64x = 6,043.20 × 2,855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.64x = 17,256,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,720.19/4,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.90

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