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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.72, 6,059.14 and 2,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.72, 6,059.14 and 2,089.92 is: 3,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.72 : 6,059.14 = 2,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.72/6,059.14 = 2,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.72x = 6,059.14 × 2,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.72x = 12,663,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,663,128.06/4,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.21

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