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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.84, 6,030.99 and 2,548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.84, 6,030.99 and 2,548.35 is: 3,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.84 : 6,030.99 = 2,548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.84/6,030.99 = 2,548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.84x = 6,030.99 × 2,548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.84x = 15,369,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,073.37/4,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.82

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