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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.31, 6,026.71 and 2,044.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.31, 6,026.71 and 2,044.73 is: 3,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.31 : 6,026.71 = 2,044.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.31/6,026.71 = 2,044.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.31x = 6,026.71 × 2,044.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.31x = 12,322,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322,954.38/4,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.13

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