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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.76, 6,046.74 and 3,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.76, 6,046.74 and 3,374.64 is: 5,064.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.76 : 6,046.74 = 3,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.76/6,046.74 = 3,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.76x = 6,046.74 × 3,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.76x = 20,405,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,405,570.67/4,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.98

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