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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.59, 6,046.10 and 2,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.59, 6,046.10 and 2,083.16 is: 3,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.59 : 6,046.10 = 2,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.59/6,046.10 = 2,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.59x = 6,046.10 × 2,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.59x = 12,594,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,594,953.03/4,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.62

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