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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.70, 6,088.37 and 2,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.70, 6,088.37 and 2,111.27 is: 3,167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.70 : 6,088.37 = 2,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.70/6,088.37 = 2,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.70x = 6,088.37 × 2,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.70x = 12,854,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,854,151.93/4,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.85

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