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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.84, 6,057.28 and 2,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.84, 6,057.28 and 2,284.08 is: 3,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.84 : 6,057.28 = 2,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.84/6,057.28 = 2,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.84x = 6,057.28 × 2,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.84x = 13,835,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,835,312.10/4,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.72

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