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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.64, 6,044.68 and 1,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.64, 6,044.68 and 1,294 is: 1,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.64 : 6,044.68 = 1,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.64/6,044.68 = 1,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.64x = 6,044.68 × 1,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.64x = 7,821,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,815.92/4,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.59

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