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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.35, 6,049.32 and 2,083.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.35, 6,049.32 and 2,083.46 is: 3,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.35 : 6,049.32 = 2,083.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.35/6,049.32 = 2,083.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.35x = 6,049.32 × 2,083.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.35x = 12,603,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,516.25/4,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.28

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