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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.64, 6,004.20 and 2,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.64, 6,004.20 and 2,271.60 is: 3,404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.64 : 6,004.20 = 2,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.64/6,004.20 = 2,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.64x = 6,004.20 × 2,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.64x = 13,639,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,639,140.72/4,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.13

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