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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.32, 6,206.08 and 2,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.32, 6,206.08 and 2,084 is: 3,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.32 : 6,206.08 = 2,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.32/6,206.08 = 2,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.32x = 6,206.08 × 2,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.32x = 12,933,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,933,470.72/4,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.79

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