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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.48, 6,039.72 and 2,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.48, 6,039.72 and 2,080 is: 3,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.48 : 6,039.72 = 2,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.48/6,039.72 = 2,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.48x = 6,039.72 × 2,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.48x = 12,562,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,617.60/4,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.90

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