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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.41, 6,246.46 and 1,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.41, 6,246.46 and 1,044.44 is: 1,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.41 : 6,246.46 = 1,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.41/6,246.46 = 1,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.41x = 6,246.46 × 1,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.41x = 6,524,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,052.68/4,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.62

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