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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.56, 6,036.44 and 2,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.56, 6,036.44 and 2,462.64 is: 3,690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.56 : 6,036.44 = 2,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.56/6,036.44 = 2,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.56x = 6,036.44 × 2,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.56x = 14,865,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,865,578.60/4,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.96

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