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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.98, 6,040.51 and 1,394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.98, 6,040.51 and 1,394.77 is: 2,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.98 : 6,040.51 = 1,394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.98/6,040.51 = 1,394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.98x = 6,040.51 × 1,394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.98x = 8,425,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,108.77/4,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.65

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