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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.88, 6,034.80 and 2,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.88, 6,034.80 and 2,081.40 is: 3,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.88 : 6,034.80 = 2,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.88/6,034.80 = 2,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.88x = 6,034.80 × 2,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.88x = 12,560,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560,832.72/4,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.38

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