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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.60, 6,050.94 and 2,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.60, 6,050.94 and 2,092.12 is: 3,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.60 : 6,050.94 = 2,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.60/6,050.94 = 2,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.60x = 6,050.94 × 2,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.60x = 12,659,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,659,292.59/4,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.47

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