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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.78, 6,125.61 and 1,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.78, 6,125.61 and 1,005.78 is: 1,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.78 : 6,125.61 = 1,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.78/6,125.61 = 1,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.78x = 6,125.61 × 1,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.78x = 6,161,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,016.03/4,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.66

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