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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.79, 6,042.24 and 1,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.79, 6,042.24 and 1,254.66 is: 1,882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.79 : 6,042.24 = 1,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.79/6,042.24 = 1,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.79x = 6,042.24 × 1,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.79x = 7,580,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,956.84/4,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.16

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