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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.02, 6,041.99 and 2,643.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.02, 6,041.99 and 2,643.71 is: 3,963.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.02 : 6,041.99 = 2,643.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.02/6,041.99 = 2,643.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.02x = 6,041.99 × 2,643.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.02x = 15,973,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,225.95/4,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.56

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