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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.54, 6,053.22 and 2,649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.54, 6,053.22 and 2,649.46 is: 3,974.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.54 : 6,053.22 = 2,649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.54/6,053.22 = 2,649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.54x = 6,053.22 × 2,649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.54x = 16,037,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,764.26/4,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.13

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