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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.40, 6,036.22 and 2,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.40, 6,036.22 and 2,078.52 is: 3,115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.40 : 6,036.22 = 2,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.40/6,036.22 = 2,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.40x = 6,036.22 × 2,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.40x = 12,546,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546,403.99/4,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.26

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