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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.40, 6,037.72 and 2,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.40, 6,037.72 and 2,079.52 is: 3,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.40 : 6,037.72 = 2,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.40/6,037.72 = 2,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.40x = 6,037.72 × 2,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.40x = 12,555,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,555,559.49/4,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.76

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