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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.56, 6,045.28 and 2,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.56, 6,045.28 and 2,084 is: 3,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.56 : 6,045.28 = 2,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.56/6,045.28 = 2,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.56x = 6,045.28 × 2,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.56x = 12,598,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598,363.52/4,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.61

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