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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.58, 6,080.78 and 2,111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.58, 6,080.78 and 2,111.16 is: 3,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.58 : 6,080.78 = 2,111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.58/6,080.78 = 2,111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.58x = 6,080.78 × 2,111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.58x = 12,837,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,837,499.50/4,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.83

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