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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.89, 6,042.66 and 1,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.89, 6,042.66 and 1,397.20 is: 2,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.89 : 6,042.66 = 1,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.89/6,042.66 = 1,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.89x = 6,042.66 × 1,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.89x = 8,442,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,813.43/4,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.05

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