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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.85, 6,036.84 and 2,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.85, 6,036.84 and 2,080.20 is: 3,114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.85 : 6,036.84 = 2,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.85/6,036.84 = 2,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.85x = 6,036.84 × 2,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.85x = 12,557,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557,834.57/4,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.66

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