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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.08, 6,226.03 and 1,228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.08, 6,226.03 and 1,228.61 is: 1,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.08 : 6,226.03 = 1,228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.08/6,226.03 = 1,228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.08x = 6,226.03 × 1,228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.08x = 7,649,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,362.72/4,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.18

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