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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.60, 6,017.40 and 2,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.60, 6,017.40 and 2,062.56 is: 3,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.60 : 6,017.40 = 2,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.60/6,017.40 = 2,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.60x = 6,017.40 × 2,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.60x = 12,411,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411,248.54/4,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.84

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