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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.93, 6,177.22 and 2,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.93, 6,177.22 and 2,040.16 is: 3,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.93 : 6,177.22 = 2,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.93/6,177.22 = 2,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.93x = 6,177.22 × 2,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.93x = 12,602,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,527.43/4,118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.66

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