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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.86, 6,055.65 and 2,400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.86, 6,055.65 and 2,400.90 is: 3,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.86 : 6,055.65 = 2,400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.86/6,055.65 = 2,400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.86x = 6,055.65 × 2,400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.86x = 14,539,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,539,010.09/4,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.24

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