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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.36, 6,183.58 and 1,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.36, 6,183.58 and 1,044.36 is: 1,566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.36 : 6,183.58 = 1,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.36/6,183.58 = 1,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.36x = 6,183.58 × 1,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.36x = 6,457,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,457,883.61/4,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.55

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