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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.02, 6,037.81 and 2,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.02, 6,037.81 and 2,382.13 is: 3,572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.02 : 6,037.81 = 2,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.02/6,037.81 = 2,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.02x = 6,037.81 × 2,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.02x = 14,382,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382,848.34/4,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.47

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