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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.60, 6,054.35 and 2,398.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.60, 6,054.35 and 2,398.41 is: 3,601.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.60 : 6,054.35 = 2,398.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.60/6,054.35 = 2,398.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.60x = 6,054.35 × 2,398.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.60x = 14,520,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,801.59/4,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.75

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