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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.62, 6,084.57 and 2,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.62, 6,084.57 and 2,083.22 is: 3,122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.62 : 6,084.57 = 2,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.62/6,084.57 = 2,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.62x = 6,084.57 × 2,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.62x = 12,675,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675,497.92/4,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.34

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