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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.48, 6,051.66 and 2,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.48, 6,051.66 and 2,086.96 is: 3,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.48 : 6,051.66 = 2,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.48/6,051.66 = 2,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.48x = 6,051.66 × 2,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.48x = 12,629,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,629,572.35/4,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.19

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