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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.48, 6,012.60 and 1,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.48, 6,012.60 and 1,235.52 is: 1,852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.48 : 6,012.60 = 1,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.48/6,012.60 = 1,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.48x = 6,012.60 × 1,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.48x = 7,428,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,687.55/4,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.78

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