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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.40, 6,041.28 and 2,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.40, 6,041.28 and 2,083.40 is: 3,125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.40 : 6,041.28 = 2,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.40/6,041.28 = 2,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.40x = 6,041.28 × 2,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.40x = 12,586,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,402.75/4,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.19

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