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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.93, 6,042.47 and 1,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.93, 6,042.47 and 1,778.96 is: 2,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.93 : 6,042.47 = 1,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.93/6,042.47 = 1,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.93x = 6,042.47 × 1,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.93x = 10,749,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,749,318.64/4,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.70

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