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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.85, 6,095.43 and 2,513.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.85, 6,095.43 and 2,513.84 is: 3,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.85 : 6,095.43 = 2,513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.85/6,095.43 = 2,513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.85x = 6,095.43 × 2,513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.85x = 15,322,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,935.75/4,072.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.21

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