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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.22, 6,052.92 and 2,388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.22, 6,052.92 and 2,388.54 is: 3,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.22 : 6,052.92 = 2,388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.22/6,052.92 = 2,388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.22x = 6,052.92 × 2,388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.22x = 14,457,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,641.54/4,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.42

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