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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.52, 6,031.72 and 2,240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.52, 6,031.72 and 2,240.84 is: 3,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.52 : 6,031.72 = 2,240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.52/6,031.72 = 2,240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.52x = 6,031.72 × 2,240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.52x = 13,516,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516,119.44/4,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.95

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