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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.76, 6,056.24 and 1,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.76, 6,056.24 and 1,727.28 is: 2,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.76 : 6,056.24 = 1,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.76/6,056.24 = 1,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.76x = 6,056.24 × 1,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.76x = 10,460,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,460,822.23/4,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.03

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