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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.42, 6,156.59 and 1,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.42, 6,156.59 and 1,026.42 is: 1,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.42 : 6,156.59 = 1,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.42/6,156.59 = 1,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.42x = 6,156.59 × 1,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.42x = 6,319,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319,241.98/4,104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.62

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