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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.46, 6,198.68 and 1,054.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.46, 6,198.68 and 1,054.46 is: 1,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.46 : 6,198.68 = 1,054.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.46/6,198.68 = 1,054.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.46x = 6,198.68 × 1,054.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.46x = 6,536,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,536,227.80/4,132.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.68

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