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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.61, 6,029.88 and 2,792.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.61, 6,029.88 and 2,792.81 is: 4,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.61 : 6,029.88 = 2,792.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.61/6,029.88 = 2,792.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.61x = 6,029.88 × 2,792.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.61x = 16,840,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840,265.05/4,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.32

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