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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.69, 6,035.49 and 2,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.69, 6,035.49 and 2,173.68 is: 3,258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.69 : 6,035.49 = 2,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.69/6,035.49 = 2,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.69x = 6,035.49 × 2,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.69x = 13,119,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,119,223.90/4,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.07

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