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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.92, 9,057.06 and 2,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.92, 9,057.06 and 2,340 is: 3,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.92 : 9,057.06 = 2,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.92/9,057.06 = 2,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.92x = 9,057.06 × 2,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.92x = 21,193,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,520.40/6,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.33

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