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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.33, 6,189.40 and 1,006.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.33, 6,189.40 and 1,006.35 is: 1,509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.33 : 6,189.40 = 1,006.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.33/6,189.40 = 1,006.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.33x = 6,189.40 × 1,006.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.33x = 6,228,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,702.69/4,126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.50

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