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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.36, 6,272.04 and 1,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.36, 6,272.04 and 1,061.38 is: 1,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.36 : 6,272.04 = 1,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.36/6,272.04 = 1,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.36x = 6,272.04 × 1,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.36x = 6,657,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,035.47/4,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.07

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