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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.05, 6,044.25 and 1,255.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.05, 6,044.25 and 1,255.07 is: 1,882.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.05 : 6,044.25 = 1,255.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.05/6,044.25 = 1,255.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.05x = 6,044.25 × 1,255.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.05x = 7,585,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,956.85/4,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.82

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