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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.95, 6,087.78 and 2,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.95, 6,087.78 and 2,114.52 is: 3,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.95 : 6,087.78 = 2,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.95/6,087.78 = 2,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.95x = 6,087.78 × 2,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.95x = 12,872,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,872,732.57/4,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.88

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