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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.62, 6,065.34 and 1,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.62, 6,065.34 and 1,270.69 is: 1,905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.62 : 6,065.34 = 1,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.62/6,065.34 = 1,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.62x = 6,065.34 × 1,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.62x = 7,707,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,185.22/4,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.07

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