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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.28, 6,140.80 and 2,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.28, 6,140.80 and 2,016 is: 3,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.28 : 6,140.80 = 2,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.28/6,140.80 = 2,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.28x = 6,140.80 × 2,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.28x = 12,379,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379,852.80/4,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.48

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