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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.96, 6,016.88 and 1,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.96, 6,016.88 and 1,049.45 is: 1,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.96 : 6,016.88 = 1,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.96/6,016.88 = 1,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.96x = 6,016.88 × 1,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.96x = 6,314,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314,409.47/4,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.29

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