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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.71, 6,030.88 and 2,381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.71, 6,030.88 and 2,381.64 is: 3,569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.71 : 6,030.88 = 2,381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.71/6,030.88 = 2,381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.71x = 6,030.88 × 2,381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.71x = 14,363,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,385.04/4,023.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.69

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