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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.90, 6,018.94 and 1,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.90, 6,018.94 and 1,238.82 is: 1,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.90 : 6,018.94 = 1,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.90/6,018.94 = 1,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.90x = 6,018.94 × 1,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.90x = 7,456,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,383.25/4,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.10

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