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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.94, 6,043.68 and 1,529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.94, 6,043.68 and 1,529.46 is: 2,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.94 : 6,043.68 = 1,529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.94/6,043.68 = 1,529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.94x = 6,043.68 × 1,529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.94x = 9,243,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243,566.81/4,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.29

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