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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.62, 6,035.98 and 1,391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.62, 6,035.98 and 1,391.79 is: 2,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.62 : 6,035.98 = 1,391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.62/6,035.98 = 1,391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.62x = 6,035.98 × 1,391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.62x = 8,400,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,816.60/4,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.88

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