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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.91, 6,033.64 and 1,389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.91, 6,033.64 and 1,389.99 is: 2,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.91 : 6,033.64 = 1,389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.91/6,033.64 = 1,389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.91x = 6,033.64 × 1,389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.91x = 8,386,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,699.26/4,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.22

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