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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.50, 6,041.70 and 2,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.50, 6,041.70 and 2,467.20 is: 3,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.50 : 6,041.70 = 2,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.50/6,041.70 = 2,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.50x = 6,041.70 × 2,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.50x = 14,906,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,906,082.24/4,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.32

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