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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.50, 6,044.49 and 2,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.50, 6,044.49 and 2,080.26 is: 3,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.50 : 6,044.49 = 2,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.50/6,044.49 = 2,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.50x = 6,044.49 × 2,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.50x = 12,574,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,110.77/4,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.06

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