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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.62, 6,041.16 and 1,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.62, 6,041.16 and 1,394.58 is: 2,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.62 : 6,041.16 = 1,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.62/6,041.16 = 1,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.62x = 6,041.16 × 1,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.62x = 8,424,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,880.91/4,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.78

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