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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.80, 6,035.70 and 2,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.80, 6,035.70 and 2,274.20 is: 3,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.80 : 6,035.70 = 2,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.80/6,035.70 = 2,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.80x = 6,035.70 × 2,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.80x = 13,726,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726,388.94/4,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.30

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