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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.80, 6,088.20 and 2,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.80, 6,088.20 and 2,114.40 is: 3,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.80 : 6,088.20 = 2,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.80/6,088.20 = 2,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.80x = 6,088.20 × 2,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.80x = 12,872,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,872,890.08/4,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.04

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