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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,025.56, 6,035.16 and 2,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,025.56, 6,035.16 and 2,617 is: 3,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,025.56 : 6,035.16 = 2,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,025.56/6,035.16 = 2,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,025.56x = 6,035.16 × 2,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,025.56x = 15,794,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,794,013.72/4,025.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.43

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