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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.11, 6,038.49 and 2,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.11, 6,038.49 and 2,474.69 is: 3,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.11 : 6,038.49 = 2,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.11/6,038.49 = 2,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.11x = 6,038.49 × 2,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.11x = 14,943,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,390.82/4,035.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.34

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