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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.78, 6,044.13 and 2,276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.78, 6,044.13 and 2,276.46 is: 3,409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.78 : 6,044.13 = 2,276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.78/6,044.13 = 2,276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.78x = 6,044.13 × 2,276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.78x = 13,759,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759,220.18/4,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.31

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