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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.51, 6,263.27 and 1,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.51, 6,263.27 and 1,055.52 is: 1,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.51 : 6,263.27 = 1,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.51/6,263.27 = 1,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.51x = 6,263.27 × 1,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.51x = 6,611,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,008.33/4,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.28

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