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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.72, 6,034.20 and 1,523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.72, 6,034.20 and 1,523.36 is: 2,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.72 : 6,034.20 = 1,523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.72/6,034.20 = 1,523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.72x = 6,034.20 × 1,523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.72x = 9,192,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,258.91/4,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.09

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