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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.14, 6,042.44 and 2,080.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.14, 6,042.44 and 2,080.71 is: 3,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.14 : 6,042.44 = 2,080.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.14/6,042.44 = 2,080.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.14x = 6,042.44 × 2,080.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.14x = 12,572,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572,570.53/4,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.96

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