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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.49, 6,275.21 and 1,020.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.49, 6,275.21 and 1,020.89 is: 1,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.49 : 6,275.21 = 1,020.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.49/6,275.21 = 1,020.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.49x = 6,275.21 × 1,020.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.49x = 6,406,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406,262.66/4,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.32

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