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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.48, 6,042.36 and 1,255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.48, 6,042.36 and 1,255.32 is: 1,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.48 : 6,042.36 = 1,255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.48/6,042.36 = 1,255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.48x = 6,042.36 × 1,255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.48x = 7,585,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,095.36/4,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.40

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