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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.96, 6,018.12 and 2,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.96, 6,018.12 and 2,369.52 is: 3,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.96 : 6,018.12 = 2,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.96/6,018.12 = 2,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.96x = 6,018.12 × 2,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.96x = 14,260,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,055.70/4,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.08

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