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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.76, 6,017.58 and 1,379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.76, 6,017.58 and 1,379.77 is: 2,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.76 : 6,017.58 = 1,379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.76/6,017.58 = 1,379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.76x = 6,017.58 × 1,379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.76x = 8,302,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,846.27/4,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.11

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