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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.40, 6,042.54 and 2,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.40, 6,042.54 and 2,644.09 is: 3,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.40 : 6,042.54 = 2,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.40/6,042.54 = 2,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.40x = 6,042.54 × 2,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.40x = 15,977,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,977,004.48/4,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.12

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