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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.04, 6,030.96 and 2,171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.04, 6,030.96 and 2,171.08 is: 3,257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.04 : 6,030.96 = 2,171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.04/6,030.96 = 2,171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.04x = 6,030.96 × 2,171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.04x = 13,093,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093,696.64/4,020.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.11

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