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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.95, 6,051.15 and 2,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.95, 6,051.15 and 2,086.52 is: 3,130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.95 : 6,051.15 = 2,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.95/6,051.15 = 2,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.95x = 6,051.15 × 2,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.95x = 12,625,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,625,845.50/4,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.67

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