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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.38, 6,062.07 and 1,305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.38, 6,062.07 and 1,305.38 is: 1,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.38 : 6,062.07 = 1,305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.38/6,062.07 = 1,305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.38x = 6,062.07 × 1,305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.38x = 7,913,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,913,274.63/4,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.06

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