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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.62, 6,188.72 and 1,204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.62, 6,188.72 and 1,204.01 is: 1,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.62 : 6,188.72 = 1,204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.62/6,188.72 = 1,204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.62x = 6,188.72 × 1,204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.62x = 7,451,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,243.80/4,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.65

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