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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.37, 6,016.70 and 1,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.37, 6,016.70 and 1,237.42 is: 1,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.37 : 6,016.70 = 1,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.37/6,016.70 = 1,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.37x = 6,016.70 × 1,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.37x = 7,445,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,184.91/4,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.48

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