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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.94, 6,272.73 and 1,062.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.94, 6,272.73 and 1,062.05 is: 1,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.94 : 6,272.73 = 1,062.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.94/6,272.73 = 1,062.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.94x = 6,272.73 × 1,062.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.94x = 6,661,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,921.53/4,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.02

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