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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.89, 6,021.60 and 2,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.89, 6,021.60 and 2,371.45 is: 3,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.89 : 6,021.60 = 2,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.89/6,021.60 = 2,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.89x = 6,021.60 × 2,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.89x = 14,279,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,923.32/4,019.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.32

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