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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.25, 6,271.83 and 1,018.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.25, 6,271.83 and 1,018.71 is: 1,528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.25 : 6,271.83 = 1,018.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.25/6,271.83 = 1,018.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.25x = 6,271.83 × 1,018.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.25x = 6,389,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,175.94/4,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.05

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