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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.21, 6,035.70 and 3,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.21, 6,035.70 and 3,052.54 is: 4,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.21 : 6,035.70 = 3,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.21/6,035.70 = 3,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.21x = 6,035.70 × 3,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.21x = 18,424,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424,215.68/4,381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.28

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