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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.91, 6,081.97 and 2,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.91, 6,081.97 and 2,107.59 is: 3,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.91 : 6,081.97 = 2,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.91/6,081.97 = 2,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.91x = 6,081.97 × 2,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.91x = 12,818,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,818,258.20/4,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.39

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