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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.55, 6,049.40 and 2,630.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.55, 6,049.40 and 2,630.01 is: 3,943.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.55 : 6,049.40 = 2,630.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.55/6,049.40 = 2,630.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.55x = 6,049.40 × 2,630.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.55x = 15,909,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,969.34/4,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.43

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