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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.91, 6,042.72 and 1,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.91, 6,042.72 and 1,254.52 is: 1,882.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.91 : 6,042.72 = 1,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.91/6,042.72 = 1,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.91x = 6,042.72 × 1,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.91x = 7,580,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,682.88/4,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.04

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