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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.04, 6,083.96 and 1,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.04, 6,083.96 and 1,282.12 is: 1,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.04 : 6,083.96 = 1,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.04/6,083.96 = 1,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.04x = 6,083.96 × 1,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.04x = 7,800,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,800,366.80/4,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.62

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