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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.70, 6,042.89 and 3,682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.70, 6,042.89 and 3,682.45 is: 5,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.70 : 6,042.89 = 3,682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.70/6,042.89 = 3,682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.70x = 6,042.89 × 3,682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.70x = 22,252,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252,640.28/4,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.27

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