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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.55, 6,054.35 and 2,393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.55, 6,054.35 and 2,393.65 is: 3,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.55 : 6,054.35 = 2,393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.55/6,054.35 = 2,393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.55x = 6,054.35 × 2,393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.55x = 14,491,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,491,990.48/4,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.31

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