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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.54, 6,017.30 and 1,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.54, 6,017.30 and 1,379.28 is: 2,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.54 : 6,017.30 = 1,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.54/6,017.30 = 1,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.54x = 6,017.30 × 1,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.54x = 8,299,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299,541.54/4,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.40

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