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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.74, 6,006.25 and 2,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.74, 6,006.25 and 2,029.15 is: 3,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.74 : 6,006.25 = 2,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.74/6,006.25 = 2,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.74x = 6,006.25 × 2,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.74x = 12,187,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187,592.23/4,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.29

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