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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.96, 6,052.66 and 2,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.96, 6,052.66 and 2,087.52 is: 3,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.96 : 6,052.66 = 2,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.96/6,052.66 = 2,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.96x = 6,052.66 × 2,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.96x = 12,635,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635,048.80/4,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.17

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