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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.43, 6,285.60 and 1,027.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.43, 6,285.60 and 1,027.91 is: 1,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.43 : 6,285.60 = 1,027.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.43/6,285.60 = 1,027.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.43x = 6,285.60 × 1,027.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.43x = 6,461,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,031.10/4,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.85

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