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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.35, 6,018.24 and 1,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.35, 6,018.24 and 1,238.73 is: 1,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.35 : 6,018.24 = 1,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.35/6,018.24 = 1,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.35x = 6,018.24 × 1,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.35x = 7,454,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,974.44/4,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.01

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