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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.50, 6,284.25 and 1,069.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.50, 6,284.25 and 1,069.51 is: 1,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.50 : 6,284.25 = 1,069.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.50/6,284.25 = 1,069.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.50x = 6,284.25 × 1,069.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.50x = 6,721,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,064.29/4,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.26

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