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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.52, 6,023.88 and 2,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.52, 6,023.88 and 2,553.42 is: 3,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.52 : 6,023.88 = 2,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.52/6,023.88 = 2,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.52x = 6,023.88 × 2,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.52x = 15,381,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381,495.67/4,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.80

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