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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.80, 9,061.20 and 2,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.80, 9,061.20 and 2,584.80 is: 3,877.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.80 : 9,061.20 = 2,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.80/9,061.20 = 2,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.80x = 9,061.20 × 2,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.80x = 23,421,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421,389.76/6,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.20

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