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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.05, 6,181.59 and 1,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.05, 6,181.59 and 1,001.05 is: 1,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.05 : 6,181.59 = 1,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.05/6,181.59 = 1,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.05x = 6,181.59 × 1,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.05x = 6,188,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,080.67/4,121.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.58

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