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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.80, 6,043.20 and 2,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.80, 6,043.20 and 2,646.40 is: 3,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.80 : 6,043.20 = 2,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.80/6,043.20 = 2,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.80x = 6,043.20 × 2,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.80x = 15,992,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,992,724.48/4,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.60

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