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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.23, 6,064.79 and 2,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.23, 6,064.79 and 2,066.32 is: 3,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.23 : 6,064.79 = 2,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.23/6,064.79 = 2,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.23x = 6,064.79 × 2,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.23x = 12,531,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531,771.38/4,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.15

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