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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.64, 6,048.84 and 2,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.64, 6,048.84 and 2,083.72 is: 3,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.64 : 6,048.84 = 2,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.64/6,048.84 = 2,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.64x = 6,048.84 × 2,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.64x = 12,604,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,088.88/4,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.52

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