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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.72, 6,042.60 and 2,364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.72, 6,042.60 and 2,364.27 is: 3,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.72 : 6,042.60 = 2,364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.72/6,042.60 = 2,364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.72x = 6,042.60 × 2,364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.72x = 14,286,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,337.90/4,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.24

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