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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.83, 6,062.99 and 1,268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.83, 6,062.99 and 1,268.61 is: 1,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.83 : 6,062.99 = 1,268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.83/6,062.99 = 1,268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.83x = 6,062.99 × 1,268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.83x = 7,691,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,550.18/4,041.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.99

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