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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.89, 6,048.08 and 2,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.89, 6,048.08 and 2,084.46 is: 3,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.89 : 6,048.08 = 2,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.89/6,048.08 = 2,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.89x = 6,048.08 × 2,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.89x = 12,606,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,970.41/4,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.59

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