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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.39, 6,041.31 and 2,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.39, 6,041.31 and 2,079.96 is: 3,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.39 : 6,041.31 = 2,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.39/6,041.31 = 2,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.39x = 6,041.31 × 2,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.39x = 12,565,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565,683.15/4,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.83

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