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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.40, 6,034.72 and 2,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.40, 6,034.72 and 2,077.52 is: 3,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.40 : 6,034.72 = 2,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.40/6,034.72 = 2,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.40x = 6,034.72 × 2,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.40x = 12,537,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537,251.49/4,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.76

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