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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.81, 6,034.98 and 2,049.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.81, 6,034.98 and 2,049.21 is: 3,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.81 : 6,034.98 = 2,049.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.81/6,034.98 = 2,049.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.81x = 6,034.98 × 2,049.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.81x = 12,366,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366,941.37/4,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.68

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