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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.24, 6,226.86 and 1,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.24, 6,226.86 and 1,073 is: 1,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.24 : 6,226.86 = 1,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.24/6,226.86 = 1,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.24x = 6,226.86 × 1,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.24x = 6,681,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,420.78/4,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.50

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