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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.08, 6,030.06 and 2,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.08, 6,030.06 and 2,285 is: 3,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.08 : 6,030.06 = 2,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.08/6,030.06 = 2,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.08x = 6,030.06 × 2,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.08x = 13,778,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,778,687.10/4,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.47

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