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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.57, 6,041.85 and 1,396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.57, 6,041.85 and 1,396.45 is: 2,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.57 : 6,041.85 = 1,396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.57/6,041.85 = 1,396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.57x = 6,041.85 × 1,396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.57x = 8,437,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437,141.43/4,029.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.81

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