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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.97, 6,033.83 and 2,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.97, 6,033.83 and 2,047.89 is: 3,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.97 : 6,033.83 = 2,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.97/6,033.83 = 2,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.97x = 6,033.83 × 2,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.97x = 12,356,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,356,609.88/4,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.28

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