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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.08, 6,160.80 and 2,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.08, 6,160.80 and 2,027.20 is: 3,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.08 : 6,160.80 = 2,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.08/6,160.80 = 2,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.08x = 6,160.80 × 2,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.08x = 12,489,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,173.76/4,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.63

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