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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.32, 6,065.37 and 2,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.32, 6,065.37 and 2,093.46 is: 3,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.32 : 6,065.37 = 2,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.32/6,065.37 = 2,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.32x = 6,065.37 × 2,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.32x = 12,697,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697,609.48/4,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.17

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