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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.66, 6,044.49 and 2,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.66, 6,044.49 and 2,080.80 is: 3,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.66 : 6,044.49 = 2,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.66/6,044.49 = 2,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.66x = 6,044.49 × 2,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.66x = 12,577,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577,374.79/4,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.20

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