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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.60, 6,034.44 and 2,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.60, 6,034.44 and 2,081.12 is: 3,114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.60 : 6,034.44 = 2,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.60/6,034.44 = 2,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.60x = 6,034.44 × 2,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.60x = 12,558,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,558,393.77/4,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.99

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