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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.97, 6,084.61 and 2,083.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.97, 6,084.61 and 2,083.93 is: 3,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.97 : 6,084.61 = 2,083.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.97/6,084.61 = 2,083.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.97x = 6,084.61 × 2,083.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.97x = 12,679,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679,880.90/4,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.15

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