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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.33, 6,042.78 and 2,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.33, 6,042.78 and 2,385.44 is: 3,577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.33 : 6,042.78 = 2,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.33/6,042.78 = 2,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.33x = 6,042.78 × 2,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.33x = 14,414,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,689.12/4,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.44

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