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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.53, 6,006.79 and 2,029.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.53, 6,006.79 and 2,029.85 is: 3,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.53 : 6,006.79 = 2,029.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.53/6,006.79 = 2,029.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.53x = 6,006.79 × 2,029.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.53x = 12,192,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192,882.68/4,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.77

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