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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.96, 6,031.61 and 2,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.96, 6,031.61 and 2,385.68 is: 3,572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.96 : 6,031.61 = 2,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.96/6,031.61 = 2,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.96x = 6,031.61 × 2,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.96x = 14,389,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,479.42/4,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.40

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