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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.47, 6,032.52 and 2,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.47, 6,032.52 and 2,044.26 is: 3,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.47 : 6,032.52 = 2,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.47/6,032.52 = 2,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.47x = 6,032.52 × 2,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.47x = 12,332,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,039.34/4,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.55

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