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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.91, 6,187.27 and 1,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.91, 6,187.27 and 1,004.91 is: 1,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.91 : 6,187.27 = 1,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.91/6,187.27 = 1,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.91x = 6,187.27 × 1,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.91x = 6,217,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,642.33/4,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.34

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