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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.91, 6,039.81 and 1,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.91, 6,039.81 and 1,395.14 is: 2,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.91 : 6,039.81 = 1,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.91/6,039.81 = 1,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.91x = 6,039.81 × 1,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.91x = 8,426,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,350.32/4,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.99

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