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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.32, 6,211.98 and 1,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.32, 6,211.98 and 1,021.32 is: 1,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.32 : 6,211.98 = 1,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.32/6,211.98 = 1,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.32x = 6,211.98 × 1,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.32x = 6,344,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,344,419.41/4,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.98

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