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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.83, 6,103.60 and 2,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.83, 6,103.60 and 2,423.15 is: 3,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.83 : 6,103.60 = 2,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.83/6,103.60 = 2,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.83x = 6,103.60 × 2,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.83x = 14,789,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789,926.22/4,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.62

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