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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.88, 6,034.32 and 1,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.88, 6,034.32 and 1,942.44 is: 2,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.88 : 6,034.32 = 1,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.88/6,034.32 = 1,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.88x = 6,034.32 × 1,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.88x = 11,721,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721,304.54/4,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.66

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