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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.92, 6,601.94 and 2,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.92, 6,601.94 and 2,057.06 is: 3,086.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.92 : 6,601.94 = 2,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.92/6,601.94 = 2,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.92x = 6,601.94 × 2,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.92x = 13,580,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,580,600.63/4,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.56

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