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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.95, 6,131.59 and 2,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.95, 6,131.59 and 2,007.56 is: 3,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.95 : 6,131.59 = 2,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.95/6,131.59 = 2,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.95x = 6,131.59 × 2,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.95x = 12,309,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309,504.16/4,086.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.90

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