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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.24, 6,046.36 and 2,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.24, 6,046.36 and 2,366.76 is: 3,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.24 : 6,046.36 = 2,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.24/6,046.36 = 2,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.24x = 6,046.36 × 2,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.24x = 14,310,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310,282.99/4,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.97

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