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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.10, 6,017.90 and 1,238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.10, 6,017.90 and 1,238.27 is: 1,856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.10 : 6,017.90 = 1,238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.10/6,017.90 = 1,238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.10x = 6,017.90 × 1,238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.10x = 7,451,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,748.75/4,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.86

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