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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.63, 6,042.77 and 1,691.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.63, 6,042.77 and 1,691.35 is: 2,534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.63 : 6,042.77 = 1,691.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.63/6,042.77 = 1,691.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.63x = 6,042.77 × 1,691.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.63x = 10,220,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220,439.04/4,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.44

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