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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.81, 6,037.26 and 2,646.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.81, 6,037.26 and 2,646.82 is: 3,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.81 : 6,037.26 = 2,646.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.81/6,037.26 = 2,646.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.81x = 6,037.26 × 2,646.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.81x = 15,979,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,540.51/4,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.26

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