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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.79, 6,017.58 and 2,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.79, 6,017.58 and 2,368.44 is: 3,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.79 : 6,017.58 = 2,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.79/6,017.58 = 2,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.79x = 6,017.58 × 2,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.79x = 14,252,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,277.18/4,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.18

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