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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.40, 6,028.62 and 2,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.40, 6,028.62 and 2,481.16 is: 3,717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.40 : 6,028.62 = 2,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.40/6,028.62 = 2,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.40x = 6,028.62 × 2,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.40x = 14,957,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,970.80/4,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.74

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