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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.85, 6,035.34 and 2,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.85, 6,035.34 and 2,079.20 is: 3,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.85 : 6,035.34 = 2,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.85/6,035.34 = 2,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.85x = 6,035.34 × 2,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.85x = 12,548,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548,678.93/4,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.16

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