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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.80, 6,053.46 and 2,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.80, 6,053.46 and 2,281.72 is: 3,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.80 : 6,053.46 = 2,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.80/6,053.46 = 2,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.80x = 6,053.46 × 2,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.80x = 13,812,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812,300.75/4,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.75

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