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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.96, 6,254.93 and 1,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.96, 6,254.93 and 1,049.99 is: 1,574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.96 : 6,254.93 = 1,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.96/6,254.93 = 1,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.96x = 6,254.93 × 1,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.96x = 6,567,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,613.95/4,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.98

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