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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.38, 6,052.50 and 1,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.38, 6,052.50 and 1,261.40 is: 1,891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.38 : 6,052.50 = 1,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.38/6,052.50 = 1,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.38x = 6,052.50 × 1,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.38x = 7,634,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634,623.50/4,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.92

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