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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.84, 6,038.10 and 1,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.84, 6,038.10 and 1,427.08 is: 2,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.84 : 6,038.10 = 1,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.84/6,038.10 = 1,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.84x = 6,038.10 × 1,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.84x = 8,616,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,616,851.75/4,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.92

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