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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.72, 6,017.90 and 2,159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.72, 6,017.90 and 2,159.87 is: 3,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.72 : 6,017.90 = 2,159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.72/6,017.90 = 2,159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.72x = 6,017.90 × 2,159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.72x = 12,997,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997,840.78/4,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.78

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