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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.25, 6,008.39 and 1,194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.25, 6,008.39 and 1,194.54 is: 1,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.25 : 6,008.39 = 1,194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.25/6,008.39 = 1,194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.25x = 6,008.39 × 1,194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.25x = 7,177,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,262.19/4,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.52

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