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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.87, 6,058.95 and 2,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.87, 6,058.95 and 2,090.44 is: 3,137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.87 : 6,058.95 = 2,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.87/6,058.95 = 2,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.87x = 6,058.95 × 2,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.87x = 12,665,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665,871.44/4,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.55

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