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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.48, 6,042.64 and 1,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.48, 6,042.64 and 1,975.04 is: 2,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.48 : 6,042.64 = 1,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.48/6,042.64 = 1,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.48x = 6,042.64 × 1,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.48x = 11,934,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,934,455.71/4,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.52

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