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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.44, 6,019.98 and 1,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.44, 6,019.98 and 1,240 is: 1,859.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.44 : 6,019.98 = 1,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.44/6,019.98 = 1,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.44x = 6,019.98 × 1,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.44x = 7,464,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464,775.20/4,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.94

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