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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.44, 6,075 and 2,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.44, 6,075 and 2,399.76 is: 3,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.44 : 6,075 = 2,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.44/6,075 = 2,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.44x = 6,075 × 2,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.44x = 14,578,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,542.00/4,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.37

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