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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.94, 6,061.77 and 2,286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.94, 6,061.77 and 2,286.42 is: 3,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.94 : 6,061.77 = 2,286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.94/6,061.77 = 2,286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.94x = 6,061.77 × 2,286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.94x = 13,859,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859,752.16/4,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.29

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