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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.70, 6,189.58 and 1,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.70, 6,189.58 and 1,204.04 is: 1,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.70 : 6,189.58 = 1,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.70/6,189.58 = 1,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.70x = 6,189.58 × 1,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.70x = 7,452,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,501.90/4,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.36

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