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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.74, 6,275.58 and 1,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.74, 6,275.58 and 1,021.14 is: 1,531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.74 : 6,275.58 = 1,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.74/6,275.58 = 1,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.74x = 6,275.58 × 1,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.74x = 6,408,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,245.76/4,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.70

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