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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.81, 6,040.35 and 1,691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.81, 6,040.35 and 1,691.09 is: 2,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.81 : 6,040.35 = 1,691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.81/6,040.35 = 1,691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.81x = 6,040.35 × 1,691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.81x = 10,214,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,749.51/4,029.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.80

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