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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.24, 6,052.36 and 2,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.24, 6,052.36 and 2,370.76 is: 3,554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.24 : 6,052.36 = 2,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.24/6,052.36 = 2,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.24x = 6,052.36 × 2,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.24x = 14,348,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,348,692.99/4,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.97

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