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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.24, 6,041.52 and 2,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.24, 6,041.52 and 2,469.96 is: 3,706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.24 : 6,041.52 = 2,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.24/6,041.52 = 2,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.24x = 6,041.52 × 2,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.24x = 14,922,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,922,312.74/4,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.27

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