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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.93, 6,278.85 and 1,023.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.93, 6,278.85 and 1,023.41 is: 1,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.93 : 6,278.85 = 1,023.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.93/6,278.85 = 1,023.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.93x = 6,278.85 × 1,023.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.93x = 6,425,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425,806.48/4,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.10

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