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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.41, 6,017.40 and 1,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.41, 6,017.40 and 1,201.44 is: 1,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.41 : 6,017.40 = 1,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.41/6,017.40 = 1,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.41x = 6,017.40 × 1,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.41x = 7,229,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,545.06/4,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.80

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