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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.70, 6,044.93 and 1,396.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.70, 6,044.93 and 1,396.79 is: 2,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.70 : 6,044.93 = 1,396.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.70/6,044.93 = 1,396.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.70x = 6,044.93 × 1,396.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.70x = 8,443,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,522.48/4,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.32

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