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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.70, 6,044.26 and 3,694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.70, 6,044.26 and 3,694.16 is: 5,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.70 : 6,044.26 = 3,694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.70/6,044.26 = 3,694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.70x = 6,044.26 × 3,694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.70x = 22,328,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,463.52/4,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.73

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