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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.08, 6,042.74 and 2,052.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.08, 6,042.74 and 2,052.62 is: 3,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.08 : 6,042.74 = 2,052.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.08/6,042.74 = 2,052.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.08x = 6,042.74 × 2,052.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.08x = 12,403,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,448.98/4,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.48

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