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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.69, 6,034.23 and 2,387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.69, 6,034.23 and 2,387.43 is: 3,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.69 : 6,034.23 = 2,387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.69/6,034.23 = 2,387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.69x = 6,034.23 × 2,387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.69x = 14,406,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406,301.73/4,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.04

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