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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.80, 6,053.40 and 3,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.80, 6,053.40 and 3,901.20 is: 5,858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.80 : 6,053.40 = 3,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.80/6,053.40 = 3,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.80x = 6,053.40 × 3,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.80x = 23,615,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,615,524.08/4,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.77

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