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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.76, 6,037.94 and 1,427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.76, 6,037.94 and 1,427.63 is: 2,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.76 : 6,037.94 = 1,427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.76/6,037.94 = 1,427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.76x = 6,037.94 × 1,427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.76x = 8,619,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,619,917.66/4,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.72

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