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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.38, 6,044.69 and 2,080.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.38, 6,044.69 and 2,080.13 is: 3,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.38 : 6,044.69 = 2,080.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.38/6,044.69 = 2,080.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.38x = 6,044.69 × 2,080.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.38x = 12,573,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573,715.99/4,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.29

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