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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.80, 6,042.89 and 2,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.80, 6,042.89 and 2,716.81 is: 4,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.80 : 6,042.89 = 2,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.80/6,042.89 = 2,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.80x = 6,042.89 × 2,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.80x = 16,417,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417,383.98/4,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.02

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