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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.55, 6,042.76 and 2,471.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.55, 6,042.76 and 2,471.63 is: 3,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.55 : 6,042.76 = 2,471.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.55/6,042.76 = 2,471.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.55x = 6,042.76 × 2,471.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.55x = 14,935,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,935,466.90/4,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.06

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