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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.38, 6,031.56 and 2,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.38, 6,031.56 and 2,791.46 is: 4,183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.38 : 6,031.56 = 2,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.38/6,031.56 = 2,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.38x = 6,031.56 × 2,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.38x = 16,836,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,836,884.02/4,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.72

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