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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.90, 6,034.74 and 2,179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.90, 6,034.74 and 2,179.02 is: 3,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.90 : 6,034.74 = 2,179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.90/6,034.74 = 2,179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.90x = 6,034.74 × 2,179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.90x = 13,149,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149,819.15/4,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.49

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