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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.60, 6,034.16 and 2,544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.60, 6,034.16 and 2,544.73 is: 3,815.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.60 : 6,034.16 = 2,544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.60/6,034.16 = 2,544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.60x = 6,034.16 × 2,544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.60x = 15,355,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,299.25/4,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.36

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