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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.35, 6,034.59 and 2,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.35, 6,034.59 and 2,078.70 is: 3,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.35 : 6,034.59 = 2,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.35/6,034.59 = 2,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.35x = 6,034.59 × 2,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.35x = 12,544,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544,102.23/4,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.41

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