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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.40, 6,017.10 and 2,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.40, 6,017.10 and 2,254.60 is: 3,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.40 : 6,017.10 = 2,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.40/6,017.10 = 2,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.40x = 6,017.10 × 2,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.40x = 13,566,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,566,153.66/4,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.90

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