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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.55, 6,141.83 and 1,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.55, 6,141.83 and 1,173.08 is: 1,759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.55 : 6,141.83 = 1,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.55/6,141.83 = 1,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.55x = 6,141.83 × 1,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.55x = 7,204,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,867.43/4,094.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.62

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