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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.46, 6,032.35 and 2,386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.46, 6,032.35 and 2,386.18 is: 3,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.46 : 6,032.35 = 2,386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.46/6,032.35 = 2,386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.46x = 6,032.35 × 2,386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.46x = 14,394,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,272.92/4,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.15

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