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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.52, 6,158.24 and 1,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.52, 6,158.24 and 1,027.52 is: 1,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.52 : 6,158.24 = 1,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.52/6,158.24 = 1,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.52x = 6,158.24 × 1,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.52x = 6,327,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,714.76/4,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.27

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