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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.83, 6,065.42 and 2,066.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.83, 6,065.42 and 2,066.87 is: 3,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.83 : 6,065.42 = 2,066.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.83/6,065.42 = 2,066.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.83x = 6,065.42 × 2,066.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.83x = 12,536,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536,439.55/4,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.21

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