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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.32, 6,034.20 and 2,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.32, 6,034.20 and 2,049.72 is: 3,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.32 : 6,034.20 = 2,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.32/6,034.20 = 2,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.32x = 6,034.20 × 2,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.32x = 12,368,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368,420.42/4,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.60

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