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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.62, 6,041.76 and 1,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.62, 6,041.76 and 1,688.56 is: 2,532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.62 : 6,041.76 = 1,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.62/6,041.76 = 1,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.62x = 6,041.76 × 1,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.62x = 10,201,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201,886.81/4,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.35

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