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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.36, 6,742.06 and 2,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.36, 6,742.06 and 2,030.69 is: 3,043.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.36 : 6,742.06 = 2,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.36/6,742.06 = 2,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.36x = 6,742.06 × 2,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.36x = 13,691,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,691,045.60/4,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.57

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