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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.60, 6,042.35 and 2,390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.60, 6,042.35 and 2,390.41 is: 3,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.60 : 6,042.35 = 2,390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.60/6,042.35 = 2,390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.60x = 6,042.35 × 2,390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.60x = 14,443,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,693.86/4,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.74

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