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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.95, 6,039.31 and 1,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.95, 6,039.31 and 1,689.46 is: 2,533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.95 : 6,039.31 = 1,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.95/6,039.31 = 1,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.95x = 6,039.31 × 1,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.95x = 10,203,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,203,156.52/4,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.09

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