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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.86, 6,069.09 and 1,272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.86, 6,069.09 and 1,272.51 is: 1,908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.86 : 6,069.09 = 1,272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.86/6,069.09 = 1,272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.86x = 6,069.09 × 1,272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.86x = 7,722,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,977.72/4,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.86

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