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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.60, 6,066.84 and 2,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.60, 6,066.84 and 2,312.96 is: 3,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.60 : 6,066.84 = 2,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.60/6,066.84 = 2,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.60x = 6,066.84 × 2,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.60x = 14,032,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032,358.25/4,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.12

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