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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.79, 6,029.06 and 2,459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.79, 6,029.06 and 2,459.25 is: 3,688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.79 : 6,029.06 = 2,459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.79/6,029.06 = 2,459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.79x = 6,029.06 × 2,459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.79x = 14,826,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826,953.51/4,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.49

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