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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.35, 6,039.09 and 2,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.35, 6,039.09 and 2,081.70 is: 3,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.35 : 6,039.09 = 2,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.35/6,039.09 = 2,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.35x = 6,039.09 × 2,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.35x = 12,571,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571,573.65/4,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.91

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