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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.44, 6,052.77 and 2,393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.44, 6,052.77 and 2,393.22 is: 3,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.44 : 6,052.77 = 2,393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.44/6,052.77 = 2,393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.44x = 6,052.77 × 2,393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.44x = 14,485,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485,610.22/4,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.71

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