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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.81, 6,035.76 and 2,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.81, 6,035.76 and 2,645.82 is: 3,968.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.81 : 6,035.76 = 2,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.81/6,035.76 = 2,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.81x = 6,035.76 × 2,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.81x = 15,969,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,534.52/4,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.76

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