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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.91, 6,036.78 and 1,251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.91, 6,036.78 and 1,251.47 is: 1,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.91 : 6,036.78 = 1,251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.91/6,036.78 = 1,251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.91x = 6,036.78 × 1,251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.91x = 7,554,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,849.07/4,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.02

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