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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.30, 6,017.70 and 2,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.30, 6,017.70 and 2,036.34 is: 3,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.30 : 6,017.70 = 2,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.30/6,017.70 = 2,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.30x = 6,017.70 × 2,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.30x = 12,254,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,254,083.22/4,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.41

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