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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.65, 6,056.93 and 1,701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.65, 6,056.93 and 1,701.22 is: 2,550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.65 : 6,056.93 = 1,701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.65/6,056.93 = 1,701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.65x = 6,056.93 × 1,701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.65x = 10,304,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,161.35/4,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.12

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