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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.71, 6,029.38 and 2,380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.71, 6,029.38 and 2,380.63 is: 3,568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.71 : 6,029.38 = 2,380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.71/6,029.38 = 2,380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.71x = 6,029.38 × 2,380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.71x = 14,353,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,353,722.91/4,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.17

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