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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.59, 6,043.46 and 1,530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.59, 6,043.46 and 1,530.26 is: 2,295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.59 : 6,043.46 = 1,530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.59/6,043.46 = 1,530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.59x = 6,043.46 × 1,530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.59x = 9,248,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,040.62/4,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.03

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