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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.79, 6,060.33 and 2,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.79, 6,060.33 and 2,373.81 is: 3,560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.79 : 6,060.33 = 2,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.79/6,060.33 = 2,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.79x = 6,060.33 × 2,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.79x = 14,386,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,071.96/4,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.21

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