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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.21, 6,083.49 and 2,083.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.21, 6,083.49 and 2,083.17 is: 3,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.21 : 6,083.49 = 2,083.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.21/6,083.49 = 2,083.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.21x = 6,083.49 × 2,083.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.21x = 12,672,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672,943.86/4,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.02

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