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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.02, 6,030.32 and 2,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.02, 6,030.32 and 2,377.13 is: 3,564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.02 : 6,030.32 = 2,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.02/6,030.32 = 2,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.02x = 6,030.32 × 2,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.02x = 14,334,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,812.54/4,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.97

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