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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.51, 6,275.19 and 1,020.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.51, 6,275.19 and 1,020.98 is: 1,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.51 : 6,275.19 = 1,020.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.51/6,275.19 = 1,020.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.51x = 6,275.19 × 1,020.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.51x = 6,406,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406,843.49/4,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.45

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