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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,155.78, 6,233.62 and 1,035.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,155.78, 6,233.62 and 1,035.82 is: 1,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,155.78 : 6,233.62 = 1,035.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,155.78/6,233.62 = 1,035.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,155.78x = 6,233.62 × 1,035.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,155.78x = 6,456,908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,908.27/4,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.72

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