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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.60, 6,042.30 and 2,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.60, 6,042.30 and 2,479.40 is: 3,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.60 : 6,042.30 = 2,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.60/6,042.30 = 2,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.60x = 6,042.30 × 2,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.60x = 14,981,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,981,278.62/4,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.20

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