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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.56, 6,017.29 and 2,260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.56, 6,017.29 and 2,260.41 is: 3,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.56 : 6,017.29 = 2,260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.56/6,017.29 = 2,260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.56x = 6,017.29 × 2,260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.56x = 13,601,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601,514.27/4,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.04

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