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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.71, 6,040.77 and 1,358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.71, 6,040.77 and 1,358.05 is: 2,037.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.71 : 6,040.77 = 1,358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.71/6,040.77 = 1,358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.71x = 6,040.77 × 1,358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.71x = 8,203,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,637.49/4,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.31

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