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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.57, 6,032.79 and 2,380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.57, 6,032.79 and 2,380.62 is: 3,569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.57 : 6,032.79 = 2,380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.57/6,032.79 = 2,380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.57x = 6,032.79 × 2,380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.57x = 14,361,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,780.53/4,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.41

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