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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.99, 6,046.66 and 2,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.99, 6,046.66 and 2,059.22 is: 3,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.99 : 6,046.66 = 2,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.99/6,046.66 = 2,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.99x = 6,046.66 × 2,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.99x = 12,451,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,420.90/4,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.39

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