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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.51, 6,273.69 and 1,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.51, 6,273.69 and 1,019.98 is: 1,529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.51 : 6,273.69 = 1,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.51/6,273.69 = 1,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.51x = 6,273.69 × 1,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.51x = 6,399,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399,006.96/4,182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.94

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