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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.73, 6,059.60 and 1,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.73, 6,059.60 and 1,266.62 is: 1,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.73 : 6,059.60 = 1,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.73/6,059.60 = 1,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.73x = 6,059.60 × 1,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.73x = 7,675,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,173.92/4,039.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.92

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