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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.51, 6,189.12 and 1,529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.51, 6,189.12 and 1,529.63 is: 2,293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.51 : 6,189.12 = 1,529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.51/6,189.12 = 1,529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.51x = 6,189.12 × 1,529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.51x = 9,467,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,032.68/4,128.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.09

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