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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.82, 6,040.17 and 2,642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.82, 6,040.17 and 2,642.78 is: 3,957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.82 : 6,040.17 = 2,642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.82/6,040.17 = 2,642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.82x = 6,040.17 × 2,642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.82x = 15,962,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,840.47/4,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.25

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