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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.60, 6,050.74 and 2,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.60, 6,050.74 and 2,389 is: 3,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.60 : 6,050.74 = 2,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.60/6,050.74 = 2,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.60x = 6,050.74 × 2,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.60x = 14,455,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,455,217.86/4,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.37

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