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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.23, 6,073.41 and 1,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.23, 6,073.41 and 1,275 is: 1,912.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.23 : 6,073.41 = 1,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.23/6,073.41 = 1,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.23x = 6,073.41 × 1,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.23x = 7,743,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743,597.75/4,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.84

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