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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022, 6,033.46 and 3,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022, 6,033.46 and 3,608.60 is: 5,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022 : 6,033.46 = 3,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022/6,033.46 = 3,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022x = 6,033.46 × 3,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022x = 21,772,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772,343.76/4,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.31

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