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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.95, 6,046.46 and 2,276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.95, 6,046.46 and 2,276.94 is: 3,416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.95 : 6,046.46 = 2,276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.95/6,046.46 = 2,276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.95x = 6,046.46 × 2,276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.95x = 13,767,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,767,398.65/4,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.27

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