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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031, 9,046.41 and 2,134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031, 9,046.41 and 2,134.45 is: 3,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031 : 9,046.41 = 2,134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031/9,046.41 = 2,134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031x = 9,046.41 × 2,134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031x = 19,309,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309,109.82/6,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.64

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