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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.70, 6,086.38 and 2,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.70, 6,086.38 and 2,220.46 is: 3,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.70 : 6,086.38 = 2,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.70/6,086.38 = 2,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.70x = 6,086.38 × 2,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.70x = 13,514,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514,563.33/4,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.60

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