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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.37, 6,052.20 and 2,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.37, 6,052.20 and 2,085.94 is: 3,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.37 : 6,052.20 = 2,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.37/6,052.20 = 2,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.37x = 6,052.20 × 2,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.37x = 12,624,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624,526.07/4,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.80

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