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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.64, 6,058.23 and 2,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.64, 6,058.23 and 2,089.40 is: 3,135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.64 : 6,058.23 = 2,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.64/6,058.23 = 2,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.64x = 6,058.23 × 2,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.64x = 12,658,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658,065.76/4,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.79

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