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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.15, 6,042.86 and 1,255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.15, 6,042.86 and 1,255.45 is: 1,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.15 : 6,042.86 = 1,255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.15/6,042.86 = 1,255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.15x = 6,042.86 × 1,255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.15x = 7,586,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,508.59/4,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.37

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