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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.46, 6,255.68 and 1,050.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.46, 6,255.68 and 1,050.49 is: 1,575.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.46 : 6,255.68 = 1,050.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.46/6,255.68 = 1,050.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.46x = 6,255.68 × 1,050.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.46x = 6,571,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,529.28/4,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.73

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