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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,440.08, 9,659.40 and 2,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,440.08, 9,659.40 and 2,057.20 is: 3,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,440.08 : 9,659.40 = 2,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,440.08/9,659.40 = 2,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,440.08x = 9,659.40 × 2,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,440.08x = 19,871,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,317.68/6,440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.57

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