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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.04, 6,226.48 and 1,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.04, 6,226.48 and 1,072.96 is: 1,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.04 : 6,226.48 = 1,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.04/6,226.48 = 1,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.04x = 6,226.48 × 1,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.04x = 6,680,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,763.98/4,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.42

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