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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,107.96, 6,159.94 and 2,027.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,107.96, 6,159.94 and 2,027.27 is: 3,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,107.96 : 6,159.94 = 2,027.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,107.96/6,159.94 = 2,027.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,107.96x = 6,159.94 × 2,027.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,107.96x = 12,487,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487,871.90/4,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.92

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