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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.04, 6,039.40 and 3,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.04, 6,039.40 and 3,440.04 is: 5,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.04 : 6,039.40 = 3,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.04/6,039.40 = 3,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.04x = 6,039.40 × 3,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.04x = 20,775,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775,798.07/4,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.95

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