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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.50, 6,017.80 and 1,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.50, 6,017.80 and 1,379.28 is: 2,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.50 : 6,017.80 = 1,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.50/6,017.80 = 1,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.50x = 6,017.80 × 1,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.50x = 8,300,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,231.18/4,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.11

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