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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.20, 6,010.92 and 2,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.20, 6,010.92 and 2,059.80 is: 3,088.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.20 : 6,010.92 = 2,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.20/6,010.92 = 2,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.20x = 6,010.92 × 2,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.20x = 12,381,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381,293.02/4,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.22

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