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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.44, 6,063.42 and 2,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.44, 6,063.42 and 2,377.50 is: 3,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.44 : 6,063.42 = 2,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.44/6,063.42 = 2,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.44x = 6,063.42 × 2,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.44x = 14,415,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415,781.05/4,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.11

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