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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.48, 6,041.14 and 1,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.48, 6,041.14 and 1,974.04 is: 2,961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.48 : 6,041.14 = 1,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.48/6,041.14 = 1,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.48x = 6,041.14 × 1,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.48x = 11,925,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,925,452.01/4,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.02

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