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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.80, 6,126.62 and 2,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.80, 6,126.62 and 2,005.96 is: 3,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.80 : 6,126.62 = 2,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.80/6,126.62 = 2,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.80x = 6,126.62 × 2,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.80x = 12,289,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,754.66/4,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.92

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