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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,016.83, 6,024.65 and 2,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,016.83, 6,024.65 and 2,351.72 is: 3,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,016.83 : 6,024.65 = 2,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,016.83/6,024.65 = 2,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,016.83x = 6,024.65 × 2,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,016.83x = 14,168,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,306.43/4,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.24

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