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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.64, 6,033.44 and 2,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.64, 6,033.44 and 2,042.40 is: 3,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.64 : 6,033.44 = 2,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.64/6,033.44 = 2,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.64x = 6,033.44 × 2,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.64x = 12,322,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322,697.86/4,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.10

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