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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.08, 6,044.40 and 2,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.08, 6,044.40 and 2,299.44 is: 3,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.08 : 6,044.40 = 2,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.08/6,044.40 = 2,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.08x = 6,044.40 × 2,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.08x = 13,898,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,898,735.14/4,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.62

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