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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.76, 6,041.21 and 2,082.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.76, 6,041.21 and 2,082.84 is: 3,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.76 : 6,041.21 = 2,082.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.76/6,041.21 = 2,082.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.76x = 6,041.21 × 2,082.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.76x = 12,582,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582,863.42/4,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.62

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