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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.08, 6,044.22 and 2,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.08, 6,044.22 and 2,566.96 is: 3,845.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.08 : 6,044.22 = 2,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.08/6,044.22 = 2,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.08x = 6,044.22 × 2,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.08x = 15,515,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,515,255.86/4,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.09

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