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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.60, 6,044.10 and 2,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.60, 6,044.10 and 2,382.40 is: 3,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.60 : 6,044.10 = 2,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.60/6,044.10 = 2,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.60x = 6,044.10 × 2,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.60x = 14,399,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,463.84/4,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.20

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