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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.92, 6,046.38 and 2,643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.92, 6,046.38 and 2,643.94 is: 3,965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.92 : 6,046.38 = 2,643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.92/6,046.38 = 2,643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.92x = 6,046.38 × 2,643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.92x = 15,986,255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986,255.78/4,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.91

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