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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.52, 6,160.62 and 2,026.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.52, 6,160.62 and 2,026.87 is: 3,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.52 : 6,160.62 = 2,026.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.52/6,160.62 = 2,026.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.52x = 6,160.62 × 2,026.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.52x = 12,486,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486,775.86/4,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.20

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