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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.93, 6,049.44 and 1,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.93, 6,049.44 and 1,221.80 is: 1,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.93 : 6,049.44 = 1,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.93/6,049.44 = 1,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.93x = 6,049.44 × 1,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.93x = 7,391,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,175.54/4,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.71

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