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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.19, 6,096.49 and 2,087.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.19, 6,096.49 and 2,087.74 is: 3,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.19 : 6,096.49 = 2,087.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.19/6,096.49 = 2,087.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.19x = 6,096.49 × 2,087.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.19x = 12,727,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727,886.03/4,062.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.26

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