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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.59, 6,045.21 and 2,080.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.59, 6,045.21 and 2,080.71 is: 3,119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.59 : 6,045.21 = 2,080.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.59/6,045.21 = 2,080.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.59x = 6,045.21 × 2,080.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.59x = 12,578,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578,328.90/4,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.17

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