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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.09, 6,061.97 and 2,064.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.09, 6,061.97 and 2,064.71 is: 3,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.09 : 6,061.97 = 2,064.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.09/6,061.97 = 2,064.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.09x = 6,061.97 × 2,064.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.09x = 12,516,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516,196.30/4,040.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.00

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