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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.63, 6,038.93 and 2,084.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.63, 6,038.93 and 2,084.15 is: 3,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.63 : 6,038.93 = 2,084.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.63/6,038.93 = 2,084.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.63x = 6,038.93 × 2,084.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.63x = 12,586,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,025.54/4,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.50

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