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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.73, 6,041.13 and 1,688.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.73, 6,041.13 and 1,688.09 is: 2,531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.73 : 6,041.13 = 1,688.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.73/6,041.13 = 1,688.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.73x = 6,041.13 × 1,688.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.73x = 10,197,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,197,978.08/4,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.94

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