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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.84, 6,029.58 and 3,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.84, 6,029.58 and 3,604.56 is: 5,377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.84 : 6,029.58 = 3,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.84/6,029.58 = 3,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.84x = 6,029.58 × 3,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.84x = 21,733,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,982.88/4,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.25

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