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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.64, 6,007.20 and 2,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.64, 6,007.20 and 2,273.60 is: 3,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.64 : 6,007.20 = 2,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.64/6,007.20 = 2,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.64x = 6,007.20 × 2,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.64x = 13,657,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657,969.92/4,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.13

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