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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.08, 6,060.16 and 1,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.08, 6,060.16 and 1,444.88 is: 2,167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.08 : 6,060.16 = 1,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.08/6,060.16 = 1,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.08x = 6,060.16 × 1,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.08x = 8,756,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,203.98/4,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.33

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