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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.88, 6,023.58 and 2,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.88, 6,023.58 and 2,284.12 is: 3,424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.88 : 6,023.58 = 2,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.88/6,023.58 = 2,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.88x = 6,023.58 × 2,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.88x = 13,758,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,758,579.55/4,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.34

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