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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.36, 6,030.80 and 2,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.36, 6,030.80 and 2,071.12 is: 3,108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.36 : 6,030.80 = 2,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.36/6,030.80 = 2,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.36x = 6,030.80 × 2,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.36x = 12,490,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,490,510.50/4,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.36

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