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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.46, 6,130.62 and 2,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.46, 6,130.62 and 2,005.32 is: 3,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.46 : 6,130.62 = 2,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.46/6,130.62 = 2,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.46x = 6,130.62 × 2,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.46x = 12,293,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,293,854.90/4,088.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.96

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