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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.20, 6,043.72 and 2,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.20, 6,043.72 and 2,651.24 is: 3,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.20 : 6,043.72 = 2,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.20/6,043.72 = 2,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.20x = 6,043.72 × 2,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.20x = 16,023,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,352.21/4,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.81

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