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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.97, 6,049.17 and 3,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.97, 6,049.17 and 3,335.49 is: 5,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.97 : 6,049.17 = 3,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.97/6,049.17 = 3,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.97x = 6,049.17 × 3,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.97x = 20,176,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176,946.04/4,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.24

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