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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.71, 6,029.39 and 2,380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.71, 6,029.39 and 2,380.64 is: 3,568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.71 : 6,029.39 = 2,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.71/6,029.39 = 2,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.71x = 6,029.39 × 2,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.71x = 14,353,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,353,764.96/4,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.19

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