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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.70, 6,031.37 and 1,210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.70, 6,031.37 and 1,210.42 is: 1,815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.70 : 6,031.37 = 1,210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.70/6,031.37 = 1,210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.70x = 6,031.37 × 1,210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.70x = 7,300,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,490.88/4,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.27

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