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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.85, 6,030.35 and 1,386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.85, 6,030.35 and 1,386.65 is: 2,080.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.85 : 6,030.35 = 1,386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.85/6,030.35 = 1,386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.85x = 6,030.35 × 1,386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.85x = 8,361,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361,947.74/4,019.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.16

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