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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.80, 6,055.20 and 2,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.80, 6,055.20 and 2,287.20 is: 3,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.80 : 6,055.20 = 2,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.80/6,055.20 = 2,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.80x = 6,055.20 × 2,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.80x = 13,849,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,849,453.44/4,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.80

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