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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.94, 6,201 and 1,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.94, 6,201 and 1,055.94 is: 1,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.94 : 6,201 = 1,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.94/6,201 = 1,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.94x = 6,201 × 1,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.94x = 6,547,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,883.94/4,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.93

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