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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.99, 6,260.97 and 1,054.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.99, 6,260.97 and 1,054.01 is: 1,581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.99 : 6,260.97 = 1,054.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.99/6,260.97 = 1,054.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.99x = 6,260.97 × 1,054.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.99x = 6,599,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,124.99/4,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.01

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