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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033, 6,049.50 and 1,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033, 6,049.50 and 1,297 is: 1,945.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033 : 6,049.50 = 1,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033/6,049.50 = 1,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033x = 6,049.50 × 1,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033x = 7,846,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846,201.50/4,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.50

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