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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.38, 6,048.50 and 2,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.38, 6,048.50 and 2,085.34 is: 3,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.38 : 6,048.50 = 2,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.38/6,048.50 = 2,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.38x = 6,048.50 × 2,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.38x = 12,613,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,613,178.99/4,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.42

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