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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.97, 6,059.10 and 2,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.97, 6,059.10 and 2,285.08 is: 3,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.97 : 6,059.10 = 2,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.97/6,059.10 = 2,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.97x = 6,059.10 × 2,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.97x = 13,845,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,845,528.23/4,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.29

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