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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.94, 6,040.44 and 2,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.94, 6,040.44 and 2,298.78 is: 3,446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.94 : 6,040.44 = 2,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.94/6,040.44 = 2,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.94x = 6,040.44 × 2,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.94x = 13,885,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,885,642.66/4,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.48

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