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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.38, 6,017.84 and 1,239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.38, 6,017.84 and 1,239.27 is: 1,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.38 : 6,017.84 = 1,239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.38/6,017.84 = 1,239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.38x = 6,017.84 × 1,239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.38x = 7,457,692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,692.29/4,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.21

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