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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.88, 6,028.08 and 2,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.88, 6,028.08 and 2,287.12 is: 3,428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.88 : 6,028.08 = 2,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.88/6,028.08 = 2,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.88x = 6,028.08 × 2,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.88x = 13,786,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,942.33/4,020.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.84

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