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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.12, 6,033.48 and 2,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.12, 6,033.48 and 2,380.88 is: 3,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.12 : 6,033.48 = 2,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.12/6,033.48 = 2,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.12x = 6,033.48 × 2,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.12x = 14,364,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364,991.86/4,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.39

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