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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.02, 6,046.49 and 2,389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.02, 6,046.49 and 2,389.02 is: 3,582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.02 : 6,046.49 = 2,389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.02/6,046.49 = 2,389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.02x = 6,046.49 × 2,389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.02x = 14,445,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445,173.59/4,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.62

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