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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.83, 6,041.50 and 2,394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.83, 6,041.50 and 2,394.77 is: 3,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.83 : 6,041.50 = 2,394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.83/6,041.50 = 2,394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.83x = 6,041.50 × 2,394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.83x = 14,467,979.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,979.16/4,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.01

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