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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.43, 6,035.68 and 2,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.43, 6,035.68 and 2,991.34 is: 4,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.43 : 6,035.68 = 2,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.43/6,035.68 = 2,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.43x = 6,035.68 × 2,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.43x = 18,054,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,782.29/4,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.95

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