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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.60, 6,041.86 and 2,273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.60, 6,041.86 and 2,273.49 is: 3,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.60 : 6,041.86 = 2,273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.60/6,041.86 = 2,273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.60x = 6,041.86 × 2,273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.60x = 13,736,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,736,102.61/4,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.34

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