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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.87, 6,038.96 and 1,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.87, 6,038.96 and 1,772.24 is: 2,659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.87 : 6,038.96 = 1,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.87/6,038.96 = 1,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.87x = 6,038.96 × 1,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.87x = 10,702,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702,471.37/4,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.09

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