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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.23, 6,046.51 and 2,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.23, 6,046.51 and 2,085.80 is: 3,127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.23 : 6,046.51 = 2,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.23/6,046.51 = 2,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.23x = 6,046.51 × 2,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.23x = 12,611,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,775.11/4,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.75

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