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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.05, 6,085.59 and 2,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.05, 6,085.59 and 2,302.90 is: 3,454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.05 : 6,085.59 = 2,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.05/6,085.59 = 2,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.05x = 6,085.59 × 2,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.05x = 14,014,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014,505.21/4,057.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.36

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