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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.78, 6,033.48 and 2,850.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.78, 6,033.48 and 2,850.97 is: 4,271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.78 : 6,033.48 = 2,850.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.78/6,033.48 = 2,850.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.78x = 6,033.48 × 2,850.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.78x = 17,201,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,270.48/4,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.72

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