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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.40, 6,035.76 and 2,566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.40, 6,035.76 and 2,566.92 is: 3,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.40 : 6,035.76 = 2,566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.40/6,035.76 = 2,566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.40x = 6,035.76 × 2,566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.40x = 15,493,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,313.06/4,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.16

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