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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.09, 6,017.63 and 2,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.09, 6,017.63 and 2,258.96 is: 3,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.09 : 6,017.63 = 2,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.09/6,017.63 = 2,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.09x = 6,017.63 × 2,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.09x = 13,593,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593,544.08/4,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.46

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