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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.89, 6,226.32 and 1,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.89, 6,226.32 and 1,072.89 is: 1,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.89 : 6,226.32 = 1,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.89/6,226.32 = 1,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.89x = 6,226.32 × 1,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.89x = 6,680,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,156.46/4,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.33

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