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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.74, 6,054.90 and 2,394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.74, 6,054.90 and 2,394.01 is: 3,587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.74 : 6,054.90 = 2,394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.74/6,054.90 = 2,394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.74x = 6,054.90 × 2,394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.74x = 14,495,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,491.15/4,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.34

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