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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.41, 6,002.88 and 2,357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.41, 6,002.88 and 2,357.03 is: 3,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.41 : 6,002.88 = 2,357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.41/6,002.88 = 2,357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.41x = 6,002.88 × 2,357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.41x = 14,148,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,938.23/4,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.11

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