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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.83, 6,034.78 and 2,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.83, 6,034.78 and 2,726.11 is: 4,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.83 : 6,034.78 = 2,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.83/6,034.78 = 2,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.83x = 6,034.78 × 2,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.83x = 16,451,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451,474.11/4,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.40

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