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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.20, 6,006.81 and 2,340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.20, 6,006.81 and 2,340.99 is: 3,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.20 : 6,006.81 = 2,340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.20/6,006.81 = 2,340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.20x = 6,006.81 × 2,340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.20x = 14,061,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,061,882.14/4,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.40

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