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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.47, 6,008.31 and 2,060.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.47, 6,008.31 and 2,060.78 is: 3,088.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.47 : 6,008.31 = 2,060.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.47/6,008.31 = 2,060.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.47x = 6,008.31 × 2,060.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.47x = 12,381,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381,775.04/4,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.91

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