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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.23, 6,039.86 and 1,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.23, 6,039.86 and 1,395.12 is: 2,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.23 : 6,039.86 = 1,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.23/6,039.86 = 1,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.23x = 6,039.86 × 1,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.23x = 8,426,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,332.97/4,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.82

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