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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.31, 6,029.70 and 2,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.31, 6,029.70 and 2,046.73 is: 3,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.31 : 6,029.70 = 2,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.31/6,029.70 = 2,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.31x = 6,029.70 × 2,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.31x = 12,341,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341,167.88/4,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.13

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