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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.38, 6,051.50 and 2,087.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.38, 6,051.50 and 2,087.34 is: 3,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.38 : 6,051.50 = 2,087.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.38/6,051.50 = 2,087.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.38x = 6,051.50 × 2,087.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.38x = 12,631,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631,538.01/4,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.42

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