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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.63, 9,042.81 and 1,646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.63, 9,042.81 and 1,646.04 is: 2,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.63 : 9,042.81 = 1,646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.63/9,042.81 = 1,646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.63x = 9,042.81 × 1,646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.63x = 14,884,826.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,884,826.97/6,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.62

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