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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.83, 6,029.84 and 1,246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.83, 6,029.84 and 1,246.39 is: 1,869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.83 : 6,029.84 = 1,246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.83/6,029.84 = 1,246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.83x = 6,029.84 × 1,246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.83x = 7,515,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,520.32/4,019.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.61

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