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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.91, 6,083.46 and 2,108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.91, 6,083.46 and 2,108.59 is: 3,161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.91 : 6,083.46 = 2,108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.91/6,083.46 = 2,108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.91x = 6,083.46 × 2,108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.91x = 12,827,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827,522.92/4,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.89

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