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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.72, 6,062.35 and 2,491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.72, 6,062.35 and 2,491.71 is: 3,729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.72 : 6,062.35 = 2,491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.72/6,062.35 = 2,491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.72x = 6,062.35 × 2,491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.72x = 15,105,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,105,575.35/4,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.11

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