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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.55, 6,050.87 and 1,260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.55, 6,050.87 and 1,260.41 is: 1,890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.55 : 6,050.87 = 1,260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.55/6,050.87 = 1,260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.55x = 6,050.87 × 1,260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.55x = 7,626,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,570.75/4,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.78

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