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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.66, 6,060.99 and 2,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.66, 6,060.99 and 2,228.18 is: 3,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.66 : 6,060.99 = 2,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.66/6,060.99 = 2,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.66x = 6,060.99 × 2,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.66x = 13,504,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504,976.70/4,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.27

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