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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.60, 6,017.94 and 2,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.60, 6,017.94 and 2,070.12 is: 3,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.60 : 6,017.94 = 2,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.60/6,017.94 = 2,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.60x = 6,017.94 × 2,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.60x = 12,457,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,857.95/4,020.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.51

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