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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.63, 6,055.59 and 2,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.63, 6,055.59 and 2,476.92 is: 3,711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.63 : 6,055.59 = 2,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.63/6,055.59 = 2,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.63x = 6,055.59 × 2,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.63x = 14,999,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,211.98/4,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.18

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