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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060, 6,082.08 and 2,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060, 6,082.08 and 2,113.60 is: 3,166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060 : 6,082.08 = 2,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060/6,082.08 = 2,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060x = 6,082.08 × 2,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060x = 12,855,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855,084.29/4,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.28

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