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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.96, 6,041.26 and 2,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.96, 6,041.26 and 2,377.28 is: 3,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.96 : 6,041.26 = 2,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.96/6,041.26 = 2,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.96x = 6,041.26 × 2,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.96x = 14,361,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,766.57/4,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.61

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