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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.46, 6,035.35 and 2,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.46, 6,035.35 and 2,388.18 is: 3,576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.46 : 6,035.35 = 2,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.46/6,035.35 = 2,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.46x = 6,035.35 × 2,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.46x = 14,413,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,502.16/4,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.14

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