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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.15, 6,060.57 and 2,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.15, 6,060.57 and 2,377.21 is: 3,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.15 : 6,060.57 = 2,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.15/6,060.57 = 2,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.15x = 6,060.57 × 2,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.15x = 14,407,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,247.61/4,048.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.97

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