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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.58, 6,029.31 and 2,438.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.58, 6,029.31 and 2,438.67 is: 3,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.58 : 6,029.31 = 2,438.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.58/6,029.31 = 2,438.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.58x = 6,029.31 × 2,438.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.58x = 14,703,485.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,703,485.22/4,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.97

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