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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.46, 6,036.85 and 2,389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.46, 6,036.85 and 2,389.18 is: 3,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.46 : 6,036.85 = 2,389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.46/6,036.85 = 2,389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.46x = 6,036.85 × 2,389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.46x = 14,423,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423,121.28/4,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.64

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