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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.69, 6,041.96 and 2,078.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.69, 6,041.96 and 2,078.89 is: 3,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.69 : 6,041.96 = 2,078.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.69/6,041.96 = 2,078.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.69x = 6,041.96 × 2,078.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.69x = 12,560,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560,529.62/4,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.32

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