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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.25, 6,042.57 and 2,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.25, 6,042.57 and 2,272.49 is: 3,409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.25 : 6,042.57 = 2,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.25/6,042.57 = 2,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.25x = 6,042.57 × 2,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.25x = 13,731,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,731,649.69/4,027.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.69

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