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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.30, 6,036.62 and 1,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.30, 6,036.62 and 1,773.76 is: 2,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.30 : 6,036.62 = 1,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.30/6,036.62 = 1,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.30x = 6,036.62 × 1,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.30x = 10,707,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,707,476.04/4,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.39

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