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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.08, 6,053.40 and 2,088.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.08, 6,053.40 and 2,088.36 is: 3,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.08 : 6,053.40 = 2,088.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.08/6,053.40 = 2,088.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.08x = 6,053.40 × 2,088.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.08x = 12,641,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,678.42/4,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.52

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