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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.51, 6,042.33 and 2,083.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.51, 6,042.33 and 2,083.59 is: 3,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.51 : 6,042.33 = 2,083.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.51/6,042.33 = 2,083.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.51x = 6,042.33 × 2,083.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.51x = 12,589,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,738.36/4,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.74

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