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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.45, 6,032.45 and 2,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.45, 6,032.45 and 2,465.72 is: 3,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.45 : 6,032.45 = 2,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.45/6,032.45 = 2,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.45x = 6,032.45 × 2,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.45x = 14,874,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,874,308.62/4,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.15

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