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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.78, 6,034.98 and 2,851.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.78, 6,034.98 and 2,851.97 is: 4,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.78 : 6,034.98 = 2,851.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.78/6,034.98 = 2,851.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.78x = 6,034.98 × 2,851.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.78x = 17,211,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211,581.91/4,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.22

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