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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.80, 6,091.20 and 2,328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.80, 6,091.20 and 2,328.21 is: 3,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.80 : 6,091.20 = 2,328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.80/6,091.20 = 2,328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.80x = 6,091.20 × 2,328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.80x = 14,181,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,592.75/4,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.32

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