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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.61, 6,040.85 and 1,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.61, 6,040.85 and 1,253.14 is: 1,880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.61 : 6,040.85 = 1,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.61/6,040.85 = 1,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.61x = 6,040.85 × 1,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.61x = 7,570,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,030.77/4,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.00

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