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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.42, 6,044.46 and 3,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.42, 6,044.46 and 3,864.44 is: 5,798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.42 : 6,044.46 = 3,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.42/6,044.46 = 3,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.42x = 6,044.46 × 3,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.42x = 23,358,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,358,453.00/4,028.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.42

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