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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.09, 6,046.85 and 2,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.09, 6,046.85 and 2,083.66 is: 3,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.09 : 6,046.85 = 2,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.09/6,046.85 = 2,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.09x = 6,046.85 × 2,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.09x = 12,599,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,579.47/4,030.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.38

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