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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.02, 5,605.79 and 2,383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.02, 5,605.79 and 2,383.49 is: 3,289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.02 : 5,605.79 = 2,383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.02/5,605.79 = 2,383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.02x = 5,605.79 × 2,383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.02x = 13,361,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,361,346.50/4,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.34

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