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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.70, 6,046.94 and 2,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.70, 6,046.94 and 2,180.78 is: 3,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.70 : 6,046.94 = 2,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.70/6,046.94 = 2,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.70x = 6,046.94 × 2,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.70x = 13,187,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187,015.58/4,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.46

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