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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.84, 6,056.17 and 2,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.84, 6,056.17 and 2,088.59 is: 3,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.84 : 6,056.17 = 2,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.84/6,056.17 = 2,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.84x = 6,056.17 × 2,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.84x = 12,648,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,648,820.60/4,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.35

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