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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.35, 6,046.32 and 2,081.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.35, 6,046.32 and 2,081.46 is: 3,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.35 : 6,046.32 = 2,081.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.35/6,046.32 = 2,081.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.35x = 6,046.32 × 2,081.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.35x = 12,585,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585,173.23/4,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.28

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