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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.64, 6,027.80 and 2,379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.64, 6,027.80 and 2,379.57 is: 3,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.64 : 6,027.80 = 2,379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.64/6,027.80 = 2,379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.64x = 6,027.80 × 2,379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.64x = 14,343,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,537.54/4,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.59

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