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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.39, 6,062.06 and 1,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.39, 6,062.06 and 1,039.42 is: 1,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.39 : 6,062.06 = 1,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.39/6,062.06 = 1,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.39x = 6,062.06 × 1,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.39x = 6,301,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,036.58/4,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.12

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