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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.41, 6,043.26 and 1,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.41, 6,043.26 and 1,256.28 is: 1,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.41 : 6,043.26 = 1,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.41/6,043.26 = 1,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.41x = 6,043.26 × 1,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.41x = 7,592,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,026.67/4,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.69

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