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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.20, 6,034.62 and 2,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.20, 6,034.62 and 2,492.20 is: 3,733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.20 : 6,034.62 = 2,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.20/6,034.62 = 2,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.20x = 6,034.62 × 2,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.20x = 15,039,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,479.96/4,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.55

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