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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.99, 6,010.40 and 1,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.99, 6,010.40 and 1,934.51 is: 2,897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.99 : 6,010.40 = 1,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.99/6,010.40 = 1,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.99x = 6,010.40 × 1,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.99x = 11,627,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627,170.59/4,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.38

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