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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.87, 6,043.63 and 1,689.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.87, 6,043.63 and 1,689.81 is: 2,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.87 : 6,043.63 = 1,689.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.87/6,043.63 = 1,689.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.87x = 6,043.63 × 1,689.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.87x = 10,212,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,551.97/4,029.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.22

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