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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.96, 6,041.84 and 2,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.96, 6,041.84 and 2,372.58 is: 3,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.96 : 6,041.84 = 2,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.96/6,041.84 = 2,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.96x = 6,041.84 × 2,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.96x = 14,334,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,768.23/4,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.82

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