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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.10, 6,021.69 and 2,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.10, 6,021.69 and 2,072.62 is: 3,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.10 : 6,021.69 = 2,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.10/6,021.69 = 2,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.10x = 6,021.69 × 2,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.10x = 12,480,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480,675.13/4,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.25

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