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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.70, 6,016.80 and 2,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.70, 6,016.80 and 2,281.06 is: 3,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.70 : 6,016.80 = 2,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.70/6,016.80 = 2,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.70x = 6,016.80 × 2,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.70x = 13,724,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724,681.81/4,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.05

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