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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.94, 6,030.03 and 1,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.94, 6,030.03 and 1,971.38 is: 2,955.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.94 : 6,030.03 = 1,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.94/6,030.03 = 1,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.94x = 6,030.03 × 1,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.94x = 11,887,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,887,480.54/4,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.66

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