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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,156.93, 6,235.42 and 1,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,156.93, 6,235.42 and 1,235.26 is: 1,852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,156.93 : 6,235.42 = 1,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,156.93/6,235.42 = 1,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,156.93x = 6,235.42 × 1,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,156.93x = 7,702,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,364.91/4,156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.90

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