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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.96, 6,009.96 and 2,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.96, 6,009.96 and 2,280.80 is: 3,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.96 : 6,009.96 = 2,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.96/6,009.96 = 2,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.96x = 6,009.96 × 2,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.96x = 13,707,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707,516.77/4,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.52

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