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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.21, 6,050.79 and 2,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.21, 6,050.79 and 2,089.32 is: 3,128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.21 : 6,050.79 = 2,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.21/6,050.79 = 2,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.21x = 6,050.79 × 2,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.21x = 12,642,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642,036.56/4,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.28

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