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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.68, 6,018.51 and 1,379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.68, 6,018.51 and 1,379.23 is: 2,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.68 : 6,018.51 = 1,379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.68/6,018.51 = 1,379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.68x = 6,018.51 × 1,379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.68x = 8,300,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,909.55/4,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.19

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