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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.49, 6,261.72 and 1,054.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.49, 6,261.72 and 1,054.51 is: 1,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.49 : 6,261.72 = 1,054.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.49/6,261.72 = 1,054.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.49x = 6,261.72 × 1,054.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.49x = 6,603,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,046.36/4,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.76

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