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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.47, 6,037.53 and 2,382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.47, 6,037.53 and 2,382.21 is: 3,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.47 : 6,037.53 = 2,382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.47/6,037.53 = 2,382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.47x = 6,037.53 × 2,382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.47x = 14,382,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,664.34/4,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.80

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