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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.78, 6,028.86 and 2,985.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.78, 6,028.86 and 2,985.95 is: 4,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.78 : 6,028.86 = 2,985.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.78/6,028.86 = 2,985.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.78x = 6,028.86 × 2,985.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.78x = 18,001,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001,874.52/4,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.76

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