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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.60 and 1,236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.40, 6,015.60 and 1,236.83 is: 1,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.40 : 6,015.60 = 1,236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.40/6,015.60 = 1,236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.40x = 6,015.60 × 1,236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.40x = 7,440,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,244.47/4,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.24

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