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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.84, 6,015.62 and 3,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.84, 6,015.62 and 3,741.48 is: 5,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.84 : 6,015.62 = 3,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.84/6,015.62 = 3,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.84x = 6,015.62 × 3,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.84x = 22,507,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,507,321.92/4,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.17

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