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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.36, 6,004.20 and 2,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.36, 6,004.20 and 2,443.28 is: 3,666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.36 : 6,004.20 = 2,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.36/6,004.20 = 2,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.36x = 6,004.20 × 2,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.36x = 14,669,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669,941.78/4,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.24

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