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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.05, 6,045.97 and 1,362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.05, 6,045.97 and 1,362.61 is: 2,043.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.05 : 6,045.97 = 1,362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.05/6,045.97 = 1,362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.05x = 6,045.97 × 1,362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.05x = 8,238,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,299.18/4,031.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.71

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