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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.28, 6,006.09 and 1,230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.28, 6,006.09 and 1,230.99 is: 1,845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.28 : 6,006.09 = 1,230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.28/6,006.09 = 1,230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.28x = 6,006.09 × 1,230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.28x = 7,393,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,393,436.73/4,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.92

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