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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.81, 6,032.15 and 2,268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.81, 6,032.15 and 2,268.49 is: 3,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.81 : 6,032.15 = 2,268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.81/6,032.15 = 2,268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.81x = 6,032.15 × 2,268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.81x = 13,683,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,683,871.95/4,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.35

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