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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.02, 6,043.81 and 2,386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.02, 6,043.81 and 2,386.13 is: 3,578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.02 : 6,043.81 = 2,386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.02/6,043.81 = 2,386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.02x = 6,043.81 × 2,386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.02x = 14,421,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421,316.36/4,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.47

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