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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.15, 6,008.30 and 1,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.15, 6,008.30 and 1,232.06 is: 1,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.15 : 6,008.30 = 1,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.15/6,008.30 = 1,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.15x = 6,008.30 × 1,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.15x = 7,402,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,556.06/4,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.26

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