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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.46, 6,568.48 and 2,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.46, 6,568.48 and 2,040.24 is: 3,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.46 : 6,568.48 = 2,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.46/6,568.48 = 2,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.46x = 6,568.48 × 2,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.46x = 13,401,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401,275.64/4,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.63

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