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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.52, 6,051.48 and 2,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.52, 6,051.48 and 2,089.28 is: 3,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.52 : 6,051.48 = 2,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.52/6,051.48 = 2,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.52x = 6,051.48 × 2,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.52x = 12,643,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,236.13/4,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.21

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