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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.37, 6,053.02 and 2,390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.37, 6,053.02 and 2,390.73 is: 3,586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.37 : 6,053.02 = 2,390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.37/6,053.02 = 2,390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.37x = 6,053.02 × 2,390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.37x = 14,471,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471,141.88/4,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.08

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