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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.44, 6,183.56 and 1,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.44, 6,183.56 and 1,002.46 is: 1,503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.44 : 6,183.56 = 1,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.44/6,183.56 = 1,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.44x = 6,183.56 × 1,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.44x = 6,198,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198,740.64/4,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.66

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