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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.12, 6,051.12 and 2,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.12, 6,051.12 and 2,305.12 is: 3,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.12 : 6,051.12 = 2,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.12/6,051.12 = 2,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.12x = 6,051.12 × 2,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.12x = 13,948,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,948,557.73/4,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.50

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