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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.68, 6,039.99 and 2,648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.68, 6,039.99 and 2,648.72 is: 3,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.68 : 6,039.99 = 2,648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.68/6,039.99 = 2,648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.68x = 6,039.99 × 2,648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.68x = 15,998,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998,242.31/4,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.06

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