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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,403.74, 6,603.21 and 2,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,403.74, 6,603.21 and 2,029.25 is: 3,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,403.74 : 6,603.21 = 2,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,403.74/6,603.21 = 2,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,403.74x = 6,603.21 × 2,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,403.74x = 13,399,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399,520.73/4,403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.76

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