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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.58, 6,040.62 and 1,395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.58, 6,040.62 and 1,395.36 is: 2,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.58 : 6,040.62 = 1,395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.58/6,040.62 = 1,395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.58x = 6,040.62 × 1,395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.58x = 8,428,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,839.52/4,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.26

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