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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.32, 6,131.16 and 2,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.32, 6,131.16 and 2,034 is: 3,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.32 : 6,131.16 = 2,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.32/6,131.16 = 2,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.32x = 6,131.16 × 2,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.32x = 12,470,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,779.44/4,090.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.85

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