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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.77, 6,040.35 and 1,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.77, 6,040.35 and 1,394.40 is: 2,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.77 : 6,040.35 = 1,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.77/6,040.35 = 1,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.77x = 6,040.35 × 1,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.77x = 8,422,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,664.04/4,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.67

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