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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.94, 6,043.74 and 1,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.94, 6,043.74 and 1,689.88 is: 2,534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.94 : 6,043.74 = 1,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.94/6,043.74 = 1,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.94x = 6,043.74 × 1,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.94x = 10,213,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,171.79/4,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.33

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