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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.52, 6,051.73 and 2,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.52, 6,051.73 and 2,392.52 is: 3,587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.52 : 6,051.73 = 2,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.52/6,051.73 = 2,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.52x = 6,051.73 × 2,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.52x = 14,478,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,478,885.06/4,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.86

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