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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.63, 6,231.96 and 1,076.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.63, 6,231.96 and 1,076.63 is: 1,614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.63 : 6,231.96 = 1,076.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.63/6,231.96 = 1,076.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.63x = 6,231.96 × 1,076.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.63x = 6,709,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,709,483.94/4,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.94

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