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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.72, 6,033.38 and 2,380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.72, 6,033.38 and 2,380.47 is: 3,572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.72 : 6,033.38 = 2,380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.72/6,033.38 = 2,380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.72x = 6,033.38 × 2,380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.72x = 14,362,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362,280.09/4,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.07

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