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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.63, 6,226.28 and 1,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.63, 6,226.28 and 1,229.10 is: 1,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.63 : 6,226.28 = 1,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.63/6,226.28 = 1,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.63x = 6,226.28 × 1,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.63x = 7,652,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,720.75/4,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.75

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