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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.41, 6,029.98 and 1,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.41, 6,029.98 and 1,246.02 is: 1,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.41 : 6,029.98 = 1,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.41/6,029.98 = 1,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.41x = 6,029.98 × 1,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.41x = 7,513,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,475.68/4,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.30

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