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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.38, 6,044.46 and 1,497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.38, 6,044.46 and 1,497.15 is: 2,245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.38 : 6,044.46 = 1,497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.38/6,044.46 = 1,497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.38x = 6,044.46 × 1,497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.38x = 9,049,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,457.67/4,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.87

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