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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,492.41, 6,740.76 and 2,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,492.41, 6,740.76 and 2,027.99 is: 3,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,492.41 : 6,740.76 = 2,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,492.41/6,740.76 = 2,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,492.41x = 6,740.76 × 2,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,492.41x = 13,670,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,160.17/4,492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.95

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