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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.67, 6,042.90 and 1,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.67, 6,042.90 and 1,255.33 is: 1,882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.67 : 6,042.90 = 1,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.67/6,042.90 = 1,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.67x = 6,042.90 × 1,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.67x = 7,585,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,845.92/4,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.97

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