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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.91, 6,030.72 and 1,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.91, 6,030.72 and 1,246.52 is: 1,870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.91 : 6,030.72 = 1,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.91/6,030.72 = 1,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.91x = 6,030.72 × 1,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.91x = 7,517,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,382.94/4,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.04

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