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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.84, 6,139.66 and 1,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.84, 6,139.66 and 1,171.58 is: 1,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.84 : 6,139.66 = 1,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.84/6,139.66 = 1,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.84x = 6,139.66 × 1,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.84x = 7,193,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,102.86/4,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.48

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