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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.74, 6,056.40 and 2,395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.74, 6,056.40 and 2,395.02 is: 3,588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.74 : 6,056.40 = 2,395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.74/6,056.40 = 2,395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.74x = 6,056.40 × 2,395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.74x = 14,505,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505,199.13/4,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.85

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