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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.38, 6,003.98 and 2,247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.38, 6,003.98 and 2,247.92 is: 3,372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.38 : 6,003.98 = 2,247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.38/6,003.98 = 2,247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.38x = 6,003.98 × 2,247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.38x = 13,496,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,425.46/4,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.10

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