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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.02, 6,048.12 and 2,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.02, 6,048.12 and 2,297 is: 3,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.02 : 6,048.12 = 2,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.02/6,048.12 = 2,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.02x = 6,048.12 × 2,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.02x = 13,892,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892,531.64/4,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.55

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