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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.16, 5,990.22 and 2,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.16, 5,990.22 and 2,440.84 is: 3,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.16 : 5,990.22 = 2,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.16/5,990.22 = 2,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.16x = 5,990.22 × 2,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.16x = 14,621,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621,168.58/4,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.58

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