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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.72, 6,036.96 and 1,944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.72, 6,036.96 and 1,944.88 is: 2,917.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.72 : 6,036.96 = 1,944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.72/6,036.96 = 1,944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.72x = 6,036.96 × 1,944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.72x = 11,741,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,741,162.76/4,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.26

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