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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.31, 6,183.38 and 1,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.31, 6,183.38 and 1,002.33 is: 1,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.31 : 6,183.38 = 1,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.31/6,183.38 = 1,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.31x = 6,183.38 × 1,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.31x = 6,197,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,782.26/4,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.47

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