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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.47, 6,056.52 and 2,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.47, 6,056.52 and 2,060.88 is: 3,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.47 : 6,056.52 = 2,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.47/6,056.52 = 2,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.47x = 6,056.52 × 2,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.47x = 12,481,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,481,742.09/4,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.24

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