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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.37, 6,024.55 and 1,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.37, 6,024.55 and 1,384.14 is: 2,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.37 : 6,024.55 = 1,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.37/6,024.55 = 1,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.37x = 6,024.55 × 1,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.37x = 8,338,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,820.64/4,017.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.69

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