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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.39, 6,035.66 and 1,523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.39, 6,035.66 and 1,523.91 is: 2,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.39 : 6,035.66 = 1,523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.39/6,035.66 = 1,523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.39x = 6,035.66 × 1,523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.39x = 9,197,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197,781.01/4,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.08

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