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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.78, 6,041.19 and 3,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.78, 6,041.19 and 3,445.38 is: 5,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.78 : 6,041.19 = 3,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.78/6,041.19 = 3,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.78x = 6,041.19 × 3,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.78x = 20,814,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,814,195.20/4,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.42

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