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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.08, 6,085.80 and 2,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.08, 6,085.80 and 2,325.60 is: 3,485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.08 : 6,085.80 = 2,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.08/6,085.80 = 2,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.08x = 6,085.80 × 2,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.08x = 14,153,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153,136.48/4,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.93

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