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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.35, 6,008.60 and 1,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.35, 6,008.60 and 1,232.26 is: 1,848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.35 : 6,008.60 = 1,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.35/6,008.60 = 1,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.35x = 6,008.60 × 1,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.35x = 7,404,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,127.39/4,005.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.56

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