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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.92, 6,041.88 and 2,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.92, 6,041.88 and 2,565.60 is: 3,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.92 : 6,041.88 = 2,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.92/6,041.88 = 2,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.92x = 6,041.88 × 2,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.92x = 15,501,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501,047.33/4,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.40

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