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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.74, 6,082.56 and 2,415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.74, 6,082.56 and 2,415.06 is: 3,620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.74 : 6,082.56 = 2,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.74/6,082.56 = 2,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.74x = 6,082.56 × 2,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.74x = 14,689,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,689,747.35/4,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.18

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