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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.63, 6,040.43 and 2,085.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.63, 6,040.43 and 2,085.15 is: 3,121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.63 : 6,040.43 = 2,085.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.63/6,040.43 = 2,085.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.63x = 6,040.43 × 2,085.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.63x = 12,595,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,595,192.19/4,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.00

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