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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.99, 6,014.40 and 1,235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.99, 6,014.40 and 1,235.91 is: 1,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.99 : 6,014.40 = 1,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.99/6,014.40 = 1,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.99x = 6,014.40 × 1,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.99x = 7,433,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,257.10/4,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.15

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