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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.36, 6,040.34 and 2,712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.36, 6,040.34 and 2,712.06 is: 4,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.36 : 6,040.34 = 2,712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.36/6,040.34 = 2,712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.36x = 6,040.34 × 2,712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.36x = 16,381,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381,764.50/4,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.61

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