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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.94, 6,052.02 and 2,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.94, 6,052.02 and 2,392.72 is: 3,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.94 : 6,052.02 = 2,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.94/6,052.02 = 2,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.94x = 6,052.02 × 2,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.94x = 14,480,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,480,789.29/4,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.96

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