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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.39, 6,045.82 and 2,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.39, 6,045.82 and 2,082.96 is: 3,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.39 : 6,045.82 = 2,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.39/6,045.82 = 2,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.39x = 6,045.82 × 2,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.39x = 12,593,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,593,196.02/4,029.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.34

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