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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.60, 6,023.40 and 2,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.60, 6,023.40 and 2,258.80 is: 3,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.60 : 6,023.40 = 2,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.60/6,023.40 = 2,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.60x = 6,023.40 × 2,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.60x = 13,605,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605,655.92/4,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.20

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