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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.84, 6,052 and 2,395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.84, 6,052 and 2,395.68 is: 3,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.84 : 6,052 = 2,395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.84/6,052 = 2,395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.84x = 6,052 × 2,395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.84x = 14,498,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,655.36/4,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.48

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