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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.29, 6,023.51 and 2,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.29, 6,023.51 and 2,915.40 is: 4,356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.29 : 6,023.51 = 2,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.29/6,023.51 = 2,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.29x = 6,023.51 × 2,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.29x = 17,560,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560,941.05/4,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.16

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