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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.82, 6,034.58 and 2,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.82, 6,034.58 and 2,072.96 is: 3,110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.82 : 6,034.58 = 2,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.82/6,034.58 = 2,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.82x = 6,034.58 × 2,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.82x = 12,509,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509,442.96/4,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.39

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