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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.51, 6,039.64 and 1,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.51, 6,039.64 and 1,253.26 is: 1,879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.51 : 6,039.64 = 1,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.51/6,039.64 = 1,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.51x = 6,039.64 × 1,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.51x = 7,569,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,239.23/4,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.38

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