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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.92, 6,023.86 and 2,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.92, 6,023.86 and 2,370.48 is: 3,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.92 : 6,023.86 = 2,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.92/6,023.86 = 2,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.92x = 6,023.86 × 2,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.92x = 14,279,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,439.65/4,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.71

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