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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.78, 6,036.32 and 1,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.78, 6,036.32 and 1,949.76 is: 2,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.78 : 6,036.32 = 1,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.78/6,036.32 = 1,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.78x = 6,036.32 × 1,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.78x = 11,769,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769,375.28/4,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.32

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