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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.28, 6,008.76 and 1,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.28, 6,008.76 and 1,232 is: 1,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.28 : 6,008.76 = 1,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.28/6,008.76 = 1,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.28x = 6,008.76 × 1,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.28x = 7,402,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,792.32/4,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.26

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