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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.37, 6,019.13 and 2,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.37, 6,019.13 and 2,160.98 is: 3,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.37 : 6,019.13 = 2,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.37/6,019.13 = 2,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.37x = 6,019.13 × 2,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.37x = 13,007,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,007,178.65/4,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.77

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