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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.12, 6,033.72 and 3,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.12, 6,033.72 and 3,026 is: 4,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.12 : 6,033.72 = 3,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.12/6,033.72 = 3,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.12x = 6,033.72 × 3,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.12x = 18,258,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,036.72/4,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.27

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