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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.96, 6,051.60 and 2,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.96, 6,051.60 and 2,087.64 is: 3,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.96 : 6,051.60 = 2,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.96/6,051.60 = 2,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.96x = 6,051.60 × 2,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.96x = 12,633,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633,562.22/4,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.25

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