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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.06, 6,021.66 and 1,240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.06, 6,021.66 and 1,240.97 is: 1,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.06 : 6,021.66 = 1,240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.06/6,021.66 = 1,240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.06x = 6,021.66 × 1,240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.06x = 7,472,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,700.85/4,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.63

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