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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.43, 6,050.98 and 2,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.43, 6,050.98 and 2,033.24 is: 3,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.43 : 6,050.98 = 2,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.43/6,050.98 = 2,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.43x = 6,050.98 × 2,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.43x = 12,303,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303,112.24/4,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.29

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