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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.38, 6,033.82 and 2,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.38, 6,033.82 and 2,994.97 is: 4,483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.38 : 6,033.82 = 2,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.38/6,033.82 = 2,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.38x = 6,033.82 × 2,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.38x = 18,071,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071,109.89/4,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.72

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