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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.81, 6,033.48 and 2,048.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.81, 6,033.48 and 2,048.21 is: 3,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.81 : 6,033.48 = 2,048.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.81/6,033.48 = 2,048.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.81x = 6,033.48 × 2,048.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.81x = 12,357,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357,834.07/4,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.18

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