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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.34, 6,138.73 and 1,170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.34, 6,138.73 and 1,170.71 is: 1,756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.34 : 6,138.73 = 1,170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.34/6,138.73 = 1,170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.34x = 6,138.73 × 1,170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.34x = 7,186,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,682.82/4,092.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.13

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