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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.98, 6,043.19 and 1,255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.98, 6,043.19 and 1,255.39 is: 1,883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.98 : 6,043.19 = 1,255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.98/6,043.19 = 1,255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.98x = 6,043.19 × 1,255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.98x = 7,586,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586,560.29/4,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.00

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