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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.31, 6,029.01 and 2,641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.31, 6,029.01 and 2,641.32 is: 3,962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.31 : 6,029.01 = 2,641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.31/6,029.01 = 2,641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.31x = 6,029.01 × 2,641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.31x = 15,924,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,544.69/4,019.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.01

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