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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.50, 6,043.02 and 2,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.50, 6,043.02 and 2,079.26 is: 3,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.50 : 6,043.02 = 2,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.50/6,043.02 = 2,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.50x = 6,043.02 × 2,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.50x = 12,565,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565,009.77/4,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.58

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