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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.20, 9,053.08 and 2,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.20, 9,053.08 and 2,140 is: 3,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.20 : 9,053.08 = 2,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.20/9,053.08 = 2,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.20x = 9,053.08 × 2,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.20x = 19,373,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373,591.20/6,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.10

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