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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.68, 6,041.49 and 2,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.68, 6,041.49 and 2,649.72 is: 3,974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.68 : 6,041.49 = 2,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.68/6,041.49 = 2,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.68x = 6,041.49 × 2,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.68x = 16,008,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,008,256.88/4,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.56

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