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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.37, 6,054.17 and 2,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.37, 6,054.17 and 2,281.04 is: 3,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.37 : 6,054.17 = 2,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.37/6,054.17 = 2,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.37x = 6,054.17 × 2,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.37x = 13,809,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,809,807.67/4,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.11

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