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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.91, 6,023.51 and 2,070.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.91, 6,023.51 and 2,070.05 is: 3,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.91 : 6,023.51 = 2,070.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.91/6,023.51 = 2,070.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.91x = 6,023.51 × 2,070.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.91x = 12,468,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,468,956.53/4,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.57

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