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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.11, 6,039.45 and 2,076.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.11, 6,039.45 and 2,076.87 is: 3,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.11 : 6,039.45 = 2,076.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.11/6,039.45 = 2,076.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.11x = 6,039.45 × 2,076.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.11x = 12,543,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,152.52/4,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.00

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