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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.52, 6,053.38 and 2,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.52, 6,053.38 and 2,060.28 is: 3,089.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.52 : 6,053.38 = 2,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.52/6,053.38 = 2,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.52x = 6,053.38 × 2,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.52x = 12,471,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471,657.75/4,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.71

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