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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.14, 6,055.98 and 2,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.14, 6,055.98 and 2,087.90 is: 3,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.14 : 6,055.98 = 2,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.14/6,055.98 = 2,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.14x = 6,055.98 × 2,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.14x = 12,644,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,644,280.64/4,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.54

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