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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.30, 6,042.51 and 2,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.30, 6,042.51 and 2,178.54 is: 3,267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.30 : 6,042.51 = 2,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.30/6,042.51 = 2,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.30x = 6,042.51 × 2,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.30x = 13,163,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,163,849.74/4,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.03

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