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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.73, 6,041.99 and 1,691.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.73, 6,041.99 and 1,691.37 is: 2,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.73 : 6,041.99 = 1,691.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.73/6,041.99 = 1,691.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.73x = 6,041.99 × 1,691.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.73x = 10,219,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,219,244.85/4,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.96

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