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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.10, 6,061.97 and 2,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.10, 6,061.97 and 2,064.51 is: 3,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.10 : 6,061.97 = 2,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.10/6,061.97 = 2,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.10x = 6,061.97 × 2,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.10x = 12,514,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,997.68/4,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.70

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