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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.68, 6,045.30 and 2,565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.68, 6,045.30 and 2,565.48 is: 3,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.68 : 6,045.30 = 2,565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.68/6,045.30 = 2,565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.68x = 6,045.30 × 2,565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.68x = 15,509,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,509,096.24/4,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.76

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