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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.85, 6,032.07 and 2,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.85, 6,032.07 and 2,071.96 is: 3,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.85 : 6,032.07 = 2,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.85/6,032.07 = 2,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.85x = 6,032.07 × 2,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.85x = 12,498,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498,207.76/4,023.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.03

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