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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.23, 6,058.84 and 1,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.23, 6,058.84 and 1,407.06 is: 2,110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.23 : 6,058.84 = 1,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.23/6,058.84 = 1,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.23x = 6,058.84 × 1,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.23x = 8,525,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,139.78/4,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.06

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