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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.65, 6,052.74 and 2,739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.65, 6,052.74 and 2,739.17 is: 4,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.65 : 6,052.74 = 2,739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.65/6,052.74 = 2,739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.65x = 6,052.74 × 2,739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.65x = 16,579,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579,483.83/4,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.16

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