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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.08, 6,041.52 and 1,688.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.08, 6,041.52 and 1,688.45 is: 2,531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.08 : 6,041.52 = 1,688.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.08/6,041.52 = 1,688.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.08x = 6,041.52 × 1,688.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.08x = 10,200,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,774.24/4,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.79

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