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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.56, 6,042.88 and 2,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.56, 6,042.88 and 2,639.52 is: 3,961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.56 : 6,042.88 = 2,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.56/6,042.88 = 2,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.56x = 6,042.88 × 2,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.56x = 15,950,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,302.62/4,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.27

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