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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.81, 6,040.26 and 2,648.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.81, 6,040.26 and 2,648.82 is: 3,973.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.81 : 6,040.26 = 2,648.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.81/6,040.26 = 2,648.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.81x = 6,040.26 × 2,648.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.81x = 15,999,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,561.49/4,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.26

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