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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.48, 6,029.82 and 2,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.48, 6,029.82 and 2,636.22 is: 3,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.48 : 6,029.82 = 2,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.48/6,029.82 = 2,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.48x = 6,029.82 × 2,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.48x = 15,895,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895,932.08/4,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.79

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