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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.43, 6,023.85 and 2,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.43, 6,023.85 and 2,982.61 is: 4,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.43 : 6,023.85 = 2,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.43/6,023.85 = 2,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.43x = 6,023.85 × 2,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.43x = 17,966,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,966,769.00/4,021.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.75

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