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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.39, 6,046.47 and 2,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.39, 6,046.47 and 2,180.46 is: 3,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.39 : 6,046.47 = 2,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.39/6,046.47 = 2,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.39x = 6,046.47 × 2,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.39x = 13,184,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184,085.98/4,029.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.98

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