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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.59, 6,046.25 and 2,385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.59, 6,046.25 and 2,385.99 is: 3,581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.59 : 6,046.25 = 2,385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.59/6,046.25 = 2,385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.59x = 6,046.25 × 2,385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.59x = 14,426,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,280.11/4,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.86

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