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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.54, 6,051.68 and 1,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.54, 6,051.68 and 1,261.24 is: 1,891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.54 : 6,051.68 = 1,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.54/6,051.68 = 1,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.54x = 6,051.68 × 1,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.54x = 7,632,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,620.88/4,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.82

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