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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.55, 6,042.58 and 2,395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.55, 6,042.58 and 2,395.49 is: 3,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.55 : 6,042.58 = 2,395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.55/6,042.58 = 2,395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.55x = 6,042.58 × 2,395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.55x = 14,474,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,897.77/4,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.08

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