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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.45, 6,043.92 and 2,396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.45, 6,043.92 and 2,396.39 is: 3,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.45 : 6,043.92 = 2,396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.45/6,043.92 = 2,396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.45x = 6,043.92 × 2,396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.45x = 14,483,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,589.45/4,029.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.43

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