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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.80, 6,031.80 and 2,077.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.80, 6,031.80 and 2,077.56 is: 3,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.80 : 6,031.80 = 2,077.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.80/6,031.80 = 2,077.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.80x = 6,031.80 × 2,077.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.80x = 12,531,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531,426.41/4,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.55

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